Al Yah 1
| Industry | Satellite communications |
|---|---|
Area served | Middle East, Africa, Europe, Southwest Asia |
| Products | Ku band, Ka band, C band communication services |
Al Yah 1, originally designated Yahsat 1A, is a communications satellite developed by EADS Astrium and Thales Alenia Space for the Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat). It was deployed in April 2011 from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, operated by Arianespace. The launch featured a dual payload configuration alongside Intelsat New Dawn on an Ariane 5 ECA vehicle. Utilizing the Eurostar E3000 platform, Al Yah 1 had a launch weight near 6,000 kg. This satellite delivers Ku, Ka, and C-band communication services covering regions including the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Southwest Asia. It maintains a geosynchronous orbit positioned at 52.5° East longitude.