The Journal of Space Commerce

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Arabsat Badr-8 Successfully Launched from Florida

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Tom Patton
Jun 01, 2023
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The Airbus-built Arabsat Badr-8 telecommunications satellite has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Based on Airbus’ latest geostationary Eurostar Neo satellite, Badr-8 will provide connectivity for users across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and central Asia.

"Featuring increased payload capacity and more efficient power and thermal …

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