// GEO · EAST

98.6°E

Thuraya Satellite Communications

$29M–$87M

modeled value range

Satellites

First launch

Latest launch

Moderate 35

Congestion

Implied valuation

low confidence

$29M–$87M

modeled range · midpoint $58M

Arc desirability	South & Central Asia	×1.40
Occupancy	1 co-located satellite	×1.12
Operator	Regional / other operator	×1.05
Spectrum	No band data (UCS-derived)	×1.00
Scarcity	Congestion score 35	×1.18

Heuristic estimate from public data, not a market quote. A baseline is multiplied by arc desirability, occupancy, operator tier, spectrum, and arc scarcity. See the methodology in docs.

Co-located satellites (1)

Satellite	Operator	Purpose	Launched
Thuraya 3	Thuraya Satellite Communications	Communications	8

Nearby positions

98°E0.6° away →99.5°E0.9° away →100.3°E1.7° away →100.5°E1.9° away →

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.