BADR 3

Also known as Arabsat 3A

retired

Position1° E (169.3° E)

NORAD / COSPAR25638 / 1999-009A

OperatorArabsat

OrbitGEO

ManufacturerThales Group

ModelSpacebus-3000B2

Mass2700 kg

Dry mass1200 kg

Launch siteGuiana Space Center

Launch vehicleAriane 44L

11703H11707V

20 Ku-band transponders providing broadcasting and internet.

Lifetime

26 Feb 1999Launched

15 yrDesign life

27.4 yrElapsed

ExpiredRemaining

Feb 2014End of life

Satellite is retired