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Thuraya is the satellite mobility arm under Space42’s Yahsat Space Services.

The satellite was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida and, following the deployment of Thuraya 4 into space, the satellite ignited its built-in electrical thrusters for Electrical Orbit Raising.

This process will span several months until Thuraya 4 reaches its operational geostationary orbit at 44° East, approximately 36,000 kilometres above Earth.

The Thuraya 4 mobile telecommunications system is one of the largest MSS communication satellites produced, and is part of Space42's plans to launch more than 15 new products for various sectors, including defence, government and enterprise.

Powered by the Airbus Eurostar Neo platform, Thuraya 4 features a 12-meter antenna operating in L-Band and a payload equipped with advanced onboard processing.

These capabilities enable routing flexibility of up to 3,200 channels with dynamic power allocation across multiple spot beams.

According to Space42, its sixth geostationary satellite will provide more security, faster speeds and expanded coverage across Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.

“The successful launch of Space42’s next generation mobility satellite, Thuraya 4, is a clear testament to our commitment to push the innovation boundaries and actively participate in strengthening the UAE’s leadership in the SpaceTech sector globally," Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of Space42, said.

"This key milestone in Space42’s journey not only propels its capabilities to reshape the future of connectivity but also and further advances the UAE’s ambitious National Space Strategy 2030.”

Karim Michel Sabbagh, Managing Director, Space42, said the launch of Thuraya 4 lays the foundation for Space42's next-generation mobile satellite solutions capabilities.

"The launch reinforces Space42’s leadership position in the global SatCom industry,” Sabbagh said.