Arab Satellite Communications Organization

Arab Satellite Communications Organization
Industry	Satellite communications
Founded	1976
Headquarters	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Owner	List Saudi Arabia ;
Website	www.arabsat.com

The Arab Satellite Communications Organization (often abbreviated as Arabsat) is a communications satellite operator in the Arab World, headquartered in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Arabsat was created to deliver satellite-based, public and private telecommunications services to the Arab States, in accordance with International Standards. With 21 member countries, the organization plays a vital role of enhancing communications in the Arab World.^[1]

The Arabsat satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched from 1985 through 2019. Some of the later satellites in the series remain operational in orbit, while others have been retired and are derelict.

^ "Emir of Kuwait Adorns Arab Sat Informatics Medal 2009". Retrieved 21 March 2010.

[1] "Emir of Kuwait Adorns Arab Sat Informatics Medal 2009". Retrieved 21 March 2010.

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