Comparison of the Arabsat series 5 satellites.
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The main satellite comparison index
| Satellite: | 5 A | 5 B (Badr 5) |
5 C |
| .. | . | . | . |
| Launch | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| Launch Location | . | will be Kourou | will be Kourou |
| Launch Mass (kg) | 4800 | 5400 | ? |
| Expected Lifetime (years) | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Power Consumption (watts) | 11000 | ? | ? |
| Transponder Capacity at launch | 24
C-band 36 Ku-band |
56 Ku/Ka-band | 24(+6)
C-band 20 Ku-band |
| TWTA Output (watts) | ? | ? | ? |
| Transponder Bandwidth (MHz) | ? | ? | ? |
| Channels (MHz) | ? | ? | ? |
| Current Location | will be 30.5°E | will be 26°E | will be 20°E |
| Decommission Date | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| Manufacturer / Spacecraft type | Eurostar-3000 | Eurostar-3000 | Eurostar-3000 |
| Stabilisation type | 3-axis | 3-axis | 3-axis |
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