Thuraya-4 is fully operational after migration of legacy voice, data, subscribers, and ground segment from Thuraya-2 to Thuraya-4.
Thuraya 2 and Thuraya 3 are mobile connectivity satellites operated via Yahsat’s Thuraya subsidiary.
eSAT Global sent and received messages of up to 320 characters over the Thuraya-2 satellite using transmission power below 200 microwatts.
Thuraya-4 NGS will replace Thuraya-2, which launched in 2003 and is five years past its 12-year design life.
Thuraya currently operates two Boeing-built satellites, Thuraya-3 and Thuraya-2.
Thuraya’s two Boeing-built satellites were designed to last at least 12 years, putting Thuraya-2 three years past its expected end date.
Thuraya-2 and Thuraya-3 provide coverage for most of the world except for the Americas.