32404 - THURAYA-3

Thuraya 3 is a United Arab Emirates (UAE) geostationary communications satellite that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from Odyssey, a floating platform on the equatorial Pacific at 154 degrees W longitude, at 11:49 UT on 15 January 2008. It will enable communications from mobile phones in many countries in eastern Asia, Middle East, and Australia. The parking longitude is 98.5 degrees E longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-01-15
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)