// GEO · EAST
26°E
Arab Satellite Communications Org. (ASCO)
$190M+
estimated value
5
Satellites
6
First launch
18
Latest launch
High
Congestion
The Arab world's primary direct-to-home TV position. Over 500 free-to-air and pay-TV channels broadcast from this slot to 100M+ homes across the MENA region. Arabsat is owned by the Arab League and 21 member states. One of the most valuable broadcast slots in the eastern hemisphere.
ActiveKu-bandC-bandMiddle EastNorth AfricaEurope
Co-located satellites (5)
| Satellite | Launched |
|---|---|
Badr 5 (Arabsat 5B) Badr 5 | 10 |
Badr 7 (Arabsat 6B) Badr 7 | 15 |
Es'hail-2 | 18 |
Badr 4 (Arabsat 4B) Badr 4 | 6 |
Badr 6 (Arabsat 4AR) Badr 6 | 8 |
Satellite names, operators, and positions from UCS Satellite Database (May 2023). FCC authorization data from the FCC Approved Space Station List. Satellite identifiers (NORAD/COSPAR) omitted; UCS identifier accuracy has not been independently verified. Curated descriptions and valuations from Clarke.