For satellite enthusiasts, broadcast engineers, and home viewers across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, the name carries significant weight. Launched to secure the future of Arab satellite communications, this powerful spacecraft has become a cornerstone for telecommunications, direct-to-home (DTH) television, and even Ka-band broadband services.

The satellite primarily provides Ka-band and Ku-band services for:

While Lyngsat is the most comprehensive, there are other resources to cross-check frequencies:

In the ever-evolving landscape of satellite communications, few orbital positions are as critical to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as 30.5° East. At the heart of this orbital slot sits , a telecommunications powerhouse that serves as a vital bridge for broadcasting and data services across three continents. For satellite enthusiasts, installers, and broadcasters, understanding the footprint of this satellite is essential. This is where LyngSat , the world’s most trusted satellite tracking database, becomes an indispensable tool.

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Upon visiting the LyngSat homepage, users are presented with a list of orbital positions. Arabsat 6A is located at . Users will often find this listed alongside the Eutelsat satellites that also populate this neighborhood (specifically Eutelsat 31A, formerly Eutelsat 31B).