Arabsat-4 A

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:communication voice and data services
gptkbp:constellation Arabsat constellation
gptkbp:coverage Middle East and North Africa
gptkbp:data_transmission digital and analog
gptkbp:data_usage up to 45 Mbps
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2006
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:2023
gptkbp:frequency Ku-band
gptkbp:home_ground Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
multiple ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arabsat-4 A
gptkbp:internet_access broadband internet
high-speed internet
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 36,000 km
gptkbp:launch_date 2006-12-20
gptkbp:launch_mass 5,200 kg
gptkbp:launch_price approximately $200 million
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:lifespan 15 years
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Thales_Alenia_Space
gptkbp:mass 5,200 kg
gptkbp:media_coverage DTH services
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Arabsat
gptkbp:orbit_type 15 years
successful
geostationary satellite
Spacebus 3000 B3
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 26° East
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 0 degrees
gptkbp:perigee 36,000 km
gptkbp:powers 6 k W
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkbp:ram 36 MHz
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission
gptkbp:related_satellites gptkb:Arabsat-4_B
gptkbp:service gptkb:2007
gptkbp:service_area Arab world
gptkbp:services_provided television and internet services
gptkbp:sister_channel over 100 channels
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Arabsat-5_A
gptkbp:transponders 24 Ku-band transponders
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arabsat-4_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7