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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What services does Arabsat-6A provide?
Arabsat-6A is a geostationary communications satellite for television, broadband, and telecommunications. Its coverage is aimed at the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
Who built Arabsat-6A and when was it launched?
Lockheed Martin manufactured Arabsat-6A, which was launched in 2019. It was launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Which frequency bands does Arabsat-6A use?
Arabsat-6A operates across Ka-band and Ku-band frequencies. Those bands support communications services such as broadband and television distribution.
Why was the launch of Arabsat-6A notable?
Arabsat-6A was the first commercial satellite launched on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. The launch took place in 2019 and marked an important commercial mission for that rocket.
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