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The Arabsat Badr-8 Satellite Build Contract Goes To Airbus Defense + Space

August 18, 2020

Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) has signed a contract with Airbus Defense and Space to manufacture the Badr-8 satellite, the first of the company’s 7th generation satellites that is expected to be launched at the beginning of 2023.

BADR-8, as a 7th Generation satellite, will be based on the-state-of-the-art Airbus Eurostar Neo electric orbit raising platform, giving access to a wide range of launchers, covering Europe, Middle East, Africa and central Asia.

BADR-8 will also include the innovative Airbus developed TELEO optical communications payload demonstrator. This payload will enable very high capacity analogue optical feeder link communications, as part of the development by Airbus of a new generation of optical communications technology in space to be integrated in its future commercial products, which is highly robust against jamming.

Executive Comments

Khalid Balkheyour

Khalid Balkheyour, President and CEO of Arabsat, said, “Badr- 8 satellite will be joining our Badr network at the Arabsat 26°E hotspot. Badr-8 will carry massive satellite transponders for satellite TV broadcasting, satellite telecommunications and information exchanging services in Ku- / C – band that will enhance Arabsat satellite fleet capacities and ensure updated and developed services for years to come, reinforcing Arabsat leading role in the Middle East for satellite TV broadcasting & satellite telecommunications. Arabsat investments in Badr 8 will reach about US$ 300 million including launch, insurance and ground infrastructures.”

Jean-Marc Nasr

Jean-Marc Nasr, Head of Space Systems, Airbus D&S, added, “This important contract with our long-standing customer Arabsat has a special significance for Airbus Defense and Space. It is the first 7th generation Arabsat satellite and the first Eurostar Neo satellite we are building for Arabsat after six previous Eurostar satellites. BADR-8 incorporates the best of our expertise and technologies, including a very innovative optical communications hosted payload. This further strengthens our continuing strategic partnership with the Arab Satellite Communications Organization, which has been connecting people by satellite across the Middle East and the world for more than 40 years.”

Filed Under: Manufacturing, Satellites

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