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Thuraya 3

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CommunicationsGEOCOSPAR 2008-001ALaunched 1/15/2008
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
SL36 Thuraya 3
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Launch Date
1/15/2008
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,787 km
Inclination
6.14 deg
Dry Mass
4,000 kg
Total Mass
5,180 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Thuraya Telecommunications
Manufacturer
Boeing
Registry
COSPAR ID
2008-001A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/535
Track
Mentions
4
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Thuraya 2 and Thuraya 3 are mobile connectivity satellites operated via Yahsat’s Thuraya subsidiary.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.0Sep 25, 2023UAE’s $5 billion commitment opens doors for Yahsat

Thuraya-3 launched in 2008 and reached its 12-year service life earlier 2020.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.2Aug 28, 2020Yahsat begins Thuraya fleet refresh with Airbus satellite order

Thuraya currently operates two Boeing-built satellites, Thuraya-3 and Thuraya-2.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Oct 31, 2018Yahsat planning successor for Thuraya fleet

Thuraya-2 and Thuraya-3 provide coverage for most of the world except for the Americas.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Apr 26, 2018Yahsat takes majority stake in Thuraya