Thuraya Telecommunications, based in the UAE and now the satellite mobility arm of Space42, is a mobile satellite service (MSS) provider. Operating geostationary satellites, Thuraya delivers voice, data, and broadband services across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia via its L-band network. Key products include satellite phones, broadband terminals, and IoT solutions, serving sectors like maritime, energy, government, and emergency response and partners like Cobham Satcom, and customers like government agencies and NGO's.
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Thuraya-4 has a 15-year, $708 million U.S. government contract.
Thuraya-4 is providing coverage to new markets in Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia.
Thuraya-4 is equipped with a 12-meter reflector antenna.
The satellite bus of Thuraya-4 utilizes a software-defined architecture compatible with Space42’s IoT and direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity services.
Space42 aims for Thuraya-4 to boost the company’s space services revenue in mobile satellite services for defense and security, as well as commercial applications.
Thuraya-4’s L-band satellite connectivity services are now available to customers in more than 100 countries across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Thuraya-4 became one of the largest mobile communications satellites in orbit when SpaceX launched it in January.
Airbus manufactured Thuraya-4-NGS for Yahsat based on the all-electric Airbus Eurostar Neo platform.
Space42 has officially rolled out global service on its mobile communications satellite Thuraya-4 (T4-NGS).
Space42 owns the Thuraya satellite system.
Space42 is preparing for commercial operations of the Thuraya-4 satellite, which will provide Direct-to-Device connectivity services through a joint venture with Viasat.
Space42's Thuraya-4 satellite has entered its final operational phase, preparing for service activation with coverage across more than 25 countries.
In Insurers of Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications v. Boeing Satellite Systems International, an ICC tribunal dismissed claims against Boeing concerning its 702 satellite model.
Thuraya, a satellite communications company, was established in 1997 to enhance satellite communication in desert areas.
Space42 was recognized for its TXAI autonomous mobility platform and Thuraya-4 communications satellite.
Airbus is currently building the Thuraya 4 geostationary satellite for Yahsat’s mobile connectivity business.
Airbus is developing the Thuraya 4 (T4) satellite to serve both Yahsat’s UAE government customer and Thuraya’s customers.
Thuraya 4 (T4) is based on the Eurostar Neo platform and is due to be launched in the second half of 2024 and enter service in the second half of 2025.
SpaceX is due to launch Thuraya 4 2024 to enable services to begin in the second half of 2025.
The launch of the Thuraya 4 satellite expected later 2024 is expected to further expand Yahsat’s coverage and advanced services to the African continent.