description Arabsat-6A Overview
Arabsat-6A is a Saudi geostationary communications satellite designed to provide television, broadband, and telecommunications services across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the satellite operates on the Ka and Ku frequency bands to support high-capacity data transmission. It was successfully launched into orbit in April 2019 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, representing one of the vehicle's early commercial flights.
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Arabsat-6A ranks #147 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind CATS (on ISS), ahead of ViaSat-2.
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How good is Arabsat-6A?
Arabsat-6A scores 7.15/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Satellite category. Useful Arabsat communications satellite, notable Falcon Heavy commercial payload, but spacecraft itself is conventional.
What are the best alternatives to Arabsat-6A?
See our alternatives page for Arabsat-6A for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: SRTM, CORONA (KH-4), TanDEM-X.
How does Arabsat-6A compare to SRTM?
See our detailed comparison of Arabsat-6A vs SRTM with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Arabsat-6A worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.15/10, Arabsat-6A is a solid option in Satellite. See all Satellite ranked.
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