Saudi launches 16th satellite into space

Saudi Arabia launched its 16th satellite into space yesterday. The Saudi Geostationary Satellite 1 (SGS-1) was launched in French Guiana by Arianespace. The launch took place on schedule at 9 pm. GMT. The satellite will provide telecommunications capabilities, stronger internet c

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Published 6 February 2019, 8:00 · Updated 22:14

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Saudi launches 16th satellite into space

Saudi Arabia launched its 16th satellite into space yesterday. The Saudi Geostationary Satellite 1 (SGS-1) was launched in French Guiana by Arianespace.

The launch took place on schedule at 9 pm. GMT. The satellite will provide telecommunications capabilities, stronger internet connectivity, TV and secure communications in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

The satellite was developed by a team from King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in collaboration with Lockheed Martin.

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