SpaceX launches satellite on behalf of UAE telecommunications company
On January 3, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched the Thuraya 4-NGS communications satellite for the UAE telecommunications company Yahsat, now part of the merged company Space42. The launch, conducted from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, Florida, marks SpaceX's first Falcon 9 mission of the year and its 418th flight of the rocket. The Thuraya 4-NGS satellite is designed to enhance mobile communication services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for both commercial and government clients. This successful deployment bolsters the UAE's role as a leader in satellite communications within the Middle East and North Africa.
On January 3, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched the Thuraya 4-NGS communications satellite on behalf of Space42, a company formed through the merger of the United Arab Emirates' primary satellite provider, Yahsat, and AI-powered geospatial solutions company, Bayanat.
The launch took place at 8:27 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
The Thuraya 4-NGS satellite is designed to provide mobile communications services throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for both commercial and government customers.
This mission marked SpaceX's first Falcon 9 launch of 2025 and the 418th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket, underscoring the company's ongoing commitment to expanding global communication infrastructure.
The successful deployment of the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite enhances the UAE's telecommunications capabilities, reinforcing its position as a leader in satellite communications in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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