Al Yah 1 is a communications satellite that was launched in 2007.
Built by EADS Astrium, Al Yah 1 is a high-power satellite designed to provide telecommunications services to the Middle East and North Africa.
Al Yah 1 has a mass of 4,850 kg and is equipped with a payload of 13 active transponders.
The satellite's design allows it to operate in the C-band and Ku-band frequency ranges.
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Technical Details
Al Yah 1 is a geostationary communications satellite that operates at an orbital position of 31.3° East.
It has a mass of approximately 4,000 kilograms and is powered by solar panels.
The satellite is designed to provide telecommunications services to the Middle East and North Africa.
Its launch vehicle was an Ariane 5 ECA, which successfully placed it into orbit on April 22, 2007.
The satellite's C-band payload consists of 32 transponders, offering a total of 2.5 kW of power.
Its Ku-band payload, on the other hand, has 24 transponders with a total power of 2.2 kW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Yahsat?
Yahsat is owned by Mubadala, the investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi. Mubadala is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi government.
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