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AL YAH 3

OperationalPayloadGEO

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Launch

Launch date
January 25, 2018 at 10:20 PM UTC
Launch site
Guiana Space Centre, Kourou
Launched by
Ariane 5 ECA →
Operator
Arianespace
Mission
Al Yah 3 & SES-14
Launch record
View full launch →

Orbit

Orbit regime
GEO
Apoapsis
35,803 km
Periapsis
35,770 km
Inclination
1.54°
Orbital period
1436.12 min

Spacecraft

Operator
Al Yah Satellite Communications Co. (YAHSAT)
Manufacturer
Orbital ATK
Users
Commercial
Launch mass
3,795 kg
Design lifetime
15 years

Identity

COSPAR (Int'l)
2018-012A
NORAD catalog №
43174
Object type
Payload
Owner / operator
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
Status
Operational

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