AL YAH SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS CO. (YAHSAT)
| ► Al Yah Satellite Communications Co. (Yahsat) | |
| Satellite name: | | Yahsat 1 A, 52.5°E (to be launched); Yahsat 1B, TBA (to be launched) |
| Spacecraft data: | |
| Area of coverage: | | Middle East, Africa, Southwest Asia |
| Primary power (EOL): | 10,900 W |
| Stabilization: | | 3-axis |
| Launch datę: | | 1Q 2011 (1A), 2nd half 2011 (1B) |
| Launch vehicle: | | Ariane (1A), Proton (1B) |
| Expected lifetime: | 15 years |
| Transponders: | |
| Band: | | C7Ku-band (1A), Ka-band (1B) |
| Manufacturer: | | EADS Astrium & Thales Alenia Space |