Thuraya 4-NGS
Success
JAN 04202501:27:00 UTCThuraya 4-NGS (Next Generation Satellite) is a mobile communications satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space on the all-electric Eurostar Neo platform, providing voice and broadband services across Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East from 44° East. The satellite replaces Thuraya 2 and Thuraya 3, which launched on Sea Launch Zenit rockets in 2003 and 2008.
LIFTOFF
JAN 04 202501:27:00 UTC
Success
launched from SLC-40 Canaveral
aboard Falcon 9 B5 F9-418 into GTO
Broadcast
Watch how the launch went
Booster
B1073.20
Landed on drone ship · ASOG
Payload
Thuraya 4-NGS
Communications