Launch Date
January 4, 2025
Launch Site
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Launch Pad
SLC-40
Launch Vehicle
Falcon 9 Block 5
NORAD ID
62483
International Designator
2025-001A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:13:50 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
0.02°
Right Ascension
76.11°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
335.73°
Period
1436.09 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Name
Thuraya 4-NGS
Alternative Name
Thuraya 4 Next Generation Satellite
Type
Status
Owner
Space42
Country
United Arab Emirates
Constellation
Thuraya
Related Satellites
Major Events
Launched on January 4, 2025, Thuraya 4-NGS is expected to commence operational services after reaching its designated geostationary orbit and completing in-orbit testing.
1 62483U 25001A 26200.84294183 .00000136 00000+0 00000+0 0 9998
2 62483 0.0201 76.1083 0000031 335.7287 233.5563 01.00272319 4503
Source: Celestrak
Length
8
Diameter
3
Span
40
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Box-shaped main body with large deployable antenna and solar arrays
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Estimated at 8.0 based on size and reflectivity
Color
Predominantly white with company logos and markings
Material Composition
Constructed using lightweight aluminum and composite materials for the main structure, with a large mesh reflector for the antenna.
Payload
High-capacity L-band transponders
Purpose
Communication
Mission
To provide advanced mobile satellite communication services, including secure voice, data, and video transmission, supporting various sectors such as defense, government, and enterprise.
Manufacturer
Airbus Defence and Space
Life Expectancy
Designed for a mission life of over 15 years, providing enhanced mobile satellite services across multiple regions.
Bus
Eurostar NEO
Configuration
Eurostar-Neo
Motor
PPS-5000 electric propulsion system
Equipment
12-meter L-band antenna, advanced onboard processing unit capable of handling up to 3,200 communication channels with dynamic power allocation across multiple spot beams.
Power System
Two deployable solar arrays generating approximately 20 kW of power, supported by rechargeable batteries.
ADCS
3-axis stabilized using reaction wheels and star trackers
Transmitter Frequency
L-band frequencies for mobile communication services
Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Force procures second Otter spacecraft for satellite repositioning. Momentus and NASA sign Space Act Agreement for orbital servicing tests. Pentagon delays contractor review.
SpaceX gears up for an exciting week with multiple launches, including a crewed mission and the rescheduled Starlink delivery. Meanwhile, ULA faces criticism from the Space Force over delays in its Vulcan rocket program.
SpaceX's historic Falcon 9 flight launches 21 Starlink satellites, opening new milestones in space travel. Meanwhile, K2 Space achieves a funding breakthrough, and the first astronaut with a disability is set for a mission to the ISS.
SpaceX successfully launched the Transporter-15 rideshare mission, deploying 140 payloads including significant international contributions. Meanwhile, the company progresses with Booster 19 stacking after the recent Booster 18 anomaly.
Explore today's major events in space, including military advancements in satellite tracking, new missile defenses, and significant defense funding decisions.
Thirty years ago, a Chinese rocket veered off course two seconds after liftoff, destroyed a village, and triggered a political scandal that reshaped how the United States controls space technology to this day
Space debris poses a mounting threat to both satellites and space missions. As we send more objects into orbit, the likelihood of collisions and subsequent breakups producing dangerous space debris increases. Recognizing the major events that have generated this dangerous space junk is pivotal in ensuring the safety of future space missions.
SpaceX engineers are overhauling Starbase launch infrastructure for Block 3 Starships as Falcon 9 prepares another Starlink batch run.
