BADR-8 will also include the innovative Airbus developed TELEO optical communications payload demonstrator. This payload will enable very high capacity analogue optical feeder link communications, as part of the development by Airbus of a new generation of optical communications technology in space to be integrated in its future commercial products, which is highly robust against jamming.
Khalid Balkheyour, President/CEO of Arabsat said: “BADR-8 satellite will be joining our Badr-network at Arabsat 26° East hotspot. BADR-8 will carry massive satellite transponders for satellite TV broadcasting, satellite telecommunications and information exchanging services in Ku-band / C– band that will enhance Arabsat’s satellite fleet capacities and ensure updated and developed services for years to come,
reinforcing Arabsat leading role in the Middle East for satellite TV broadcasting & satellite telecoms. Arabsat’s investment in BADR-8 will reach about $300 million including launch, insurance and ground infrastructures.”