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Yahsat plans to launch their third satellite in 2016, extending their commercial Ka-band coverage to an additional 17 countries and 600 million users—this third satellite places Yahsat as the world’s eighth largest operator in terms of revenue and as a leader in innovative satellite solutions.
The UAE’s investment in space exploration, aerospace and the satellite industry is encouraging a new generation of UAE National science and technology leaders across multiple disciplines. A young company with a work force of over 57 percent UAE Nationals already, Al Yah 3 will create new career opportunities for UAE Nationals, through a new program developed for the Al Yah 3 project, which will allow a select group of students to follow the end-to-end satellite manufacturing process. The students will gain hands-on experience, securing their careers in the industry and building capabilities which benefit the broader UAE technology and aerospace sector.
Al Yah 3 will use the most advanced technology available in the market and will extend the company’s commercial Ka-band coverage across the African continent and, for the first time, cover South America. The service will provide wide reaching, reliable and cost effective satellite broadband and internet connectivity to unserved and underserved communities, consumers, enterprises and telecom operators.
Yahsat will soon be announcing its partners for the manufacture and launch of Al Yah 3, and will continue to explore options for the provision of its ground and network system. The company will also continue discussions to finalize its strategic distribution partnerships across Africa and Brazil. Given the unique qualities of each market, the go to market model will be tailored to ensure customer experience and value are optimized.
Al Yah 3 will be an all Ka-band high throughput satellite, with a unique design that optimizes cost, capacity, coverage and flexibility. It will enable delivery of affordable broadband, directly or indirectly to over 600 million users in both continents, specifically covering more than 95 percent of the population in Brazil. This is in line with Yahsat’s goal to encourage social and economic development by providing people with a platform to access information, enabling them to enter the digital sharing stage as well as facilitate businesses to expand their network and help create jobs.
Homaid Al Shemmari, CEO of Aerospace and Engineering Services at Mubadala, said, “With the launch of Al Yah 3, we are well positioned to reach our goal of becoming a global leader in the provision of advanced satellite services. The launch of the company’s third satellite within less than a decade of operation is a clear signal of the UAE aerospace industry’s intentions for the future.
