- Thuraya 4 will provide more secure capacity, faster
speeds, and wider coverage across Africa, Europe, Central
Asia and the Middle
East
- Launching the business's sixth geostationary satellite
will be pivotal in Space42's plans to introduce 15
new products
ABU
DHABI, UAE and CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. ,
Jan. 4,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Space42 (ADX:
SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global
reach, has successfully launched its Thuraya 4 (T4)
telecommunications satellite into orbit. The launch represents a
significant milestone in Space42's journey as a provider of premium
geospatial data, geospatial analytics AI platforms and services,
non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and secure connectivity
solutions.
The satellite was launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, USA, at 20:26
Eastern Time. Following the deployment of Thuraya 4 into
space, the satellite ignited its built-in electrical thrusters for
Electrical Orbit Raising (EOR). This process will span several
months until Thuraya 4 reaches its operational geostationary orbit
at 44° East, approximately 36,000 kilometers above Earth.
The next-generation mobile telecommunications system, Thuraya 4,
significantly expands Space42's capabilities. As one of the largest
MSS communication satellites produced, it complements the company's
plans to launch more than 15 new products to cater to the rapid
growth in use cases across various sectors, including defense,
government and enterprise. Space42's sixth geostationary (GEO)
satellite will provide more security, faster speeds and expanded
coverage across Africa,
Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.
His Excellency Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of Space42,
said: "The successful launch of Space42's next generation
mobility satellite, Thuraya 4, is a clear testament to our
commitment to push the innovation boundaries and actively
participate in strengthening the UAE's leadership in the SpaceTech
sector globally. This key milestone in Space42's journey not only
propels its capabilities to reshape the future of connectivity but
also and further advances the UAE's ambitious National Space
Strategy 2030."
Karim Michel Sabbagh, Managing
Director, Space42, said: "The launch of Thuraya
4 marks a significant milestone in
Space42's journey. It lays the foundation for our next-generation
mobile satellite solutions capabilities, expanding our offering to
our partners and customers and creating new avenues for innovation.
The launch reinforces Space42's leadership position in the global
SatCom industry."
Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Yahsat
Space Services, Space42, commented:
"Launching Thuraya 4 is a monumental step forward for Space42,
continuing a legacy built upon disruptive technology,
innovation and connectivity. We are proud of today's accomplishment
as we pursue one of our core strategic pillars to become a global
non-terrestrial networks leader, venture into emerging business
segments, including direct-to-device and Internet of Things, and
diversify our offerings to customers across the globe."
Alain Fauré, Head of Space Systems at Airbus said:
"We open a new chapter in the story of Airbus and Space42: Thuraya
4 satellite successfully launched into space! After being
transported from our cleanrooms in France to its launch site in Florida onboard our own Airbus Beluga, the
latest telecommunications satellite is now ready to provide
increased flexibility for our customer Space42's communications
satellite fleet. Leveraging the state-of-the-art all-electric
Airbus Eurostar Neo platform, the Thuraya 4 launch represents a
major milestone and reinforces our longstanding partnership with
Space42, stretching back more than 10 years. Along with our
partners at the European Space Agency, CNES and UKSA, the Eurostar
Neo family of Airbus telecommunications satellites continues to
deliver."
Thuraya is the satellite mobility arm under Space42's Yahsat
Space Services. Powered by the cutting-edge Airbus Eurostar Neo
platform, Thuraya 4 features a 12-meter antenna operating in
L-Band and a payload equipped with advanced onboard processing.
These capabilities enable unparalleled routing flexibility of up to
3,200 channels with dynamic power allocation across multiple spot
beams.
The successful launch of Thuraya 4 underscores the UAE's
commitment to advancing its SpaceTech sector globally, aligning
with the National Space Strategy 2030.
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