Thuraya-3 Satellite at 63.9°E
Thuraya-3 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by Space42 at 63.5°E, launched in 2008. Ground stations within its coverage can use it with a fixed antenna, or a tracking antenna for larger dishes, since its orbit is inclined.
- 63.5°E
- Orbital slot
- Space42
- Operator
- 2008
- Launched
- Inclined orbit
- Inclination 6.22°
Coverage
Countries in view above 10° elevation
121 countries, by the centre of each country:
Look angles from major cities
| City | Azimuth (true) | Elevation | Skew |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 108.3° | 11.3° | -36.3° |
| Madrid | 101.6° | 11.8° | -48.2° |
| Lagos | 88.4° | 22.1° | -84.6° |
| Nairobi | 77.3° | 58.1° | +78.5° |
| Johannesburg | 53.3° | 36.9° | +46.8° |
| Dubai | 157.6° | 64.2° | -20.2° |
| Mumbai | 213.6° | 70.0° | +31.5° |
| Singapore | 275.6° | 43.3° | -87.1° |
| Tokyo | 265.7° | 5.3° | +54.1° |
Skew: + is clockwise, looking at the satellite from behind the dish. Use the live map for any other location, plus sun outage dates and a rain fade link budget.
Neighbouring satellites
Satellites within 3° of this slot. Close spacing matters for antenna size and adjacent-satellite interference.
Ground station equipment
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