Following the successful launch of its third satellite dedicated for Asia Pacific region, Thuraya is moving towards launching commercial service next month.
Satellite post-launch activities have been under way since the sea launch on January 15, 2008.
“The smooth in-orbit operations and testing of the satellite functions, to date, will make it possible to launch Thuraya services in East Asian markets by the mid of next month,” said Thuraya’s CEO Yousuf Al Sayed.
Since launch, the company along with its technology partner Boeing Satellite Systems International, completed major post-launch milestones. Source
Satellite post-launch activities have been under way since the sea launch on January 15, 2008.
“The smooth in-orbit operations and testing of the satellite functions, to date, will make it possible to launch Thuraya services in East Asian markets by the mid of next month,” said Thuraya’s CEO Yousuf Al Sayed.
Since launch, the company along with its technology partner Boeing Satellite Systems International, completed major post-launch milestones. Source
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