[1] The tracking station was developed by France Télécom, now known as Orange S.A.

The site was built by the Centre national d'études des télécommunications, which became France Télécom R&D in 2000.

There was also another nearby tracking station at Lannion, which is also the landing point for the Apollo (cable system) from the USA.

In the vicinity of the station French telecommunication companies had established R& D Facilities in 1981.

France Télécom ensured daily air communication between Paris (Villacoublay airport) and Lannion.