33154 - BADR-6

Badr 6, also known as Arabsat 4AR, is a geostationary communications craft (owned by the Arabsat consortium) that was launched by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from Kourou at 21:47 UT on 07 July 2008. The 3.4 tonne (with fuel) craft carries 24 C-band, and 20 Ku-band transponders to provide direct-to-home (DTH) voice, video, and internet services to the Middle-East and North African region after parking over 26 degrees E longitude.

Alternate Names

Arabsat 4AR

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2008-07-07
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 5 ECA
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana
Mass: 3400.0 kg