# BADR-5

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q795359](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q795359)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/badr-5

## Summary
BADR-5 is a communications satellite launched on June 3, 2010, using a Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It was originally known as Arabsat-5B and is operated by Arabsat, a Saudi Arabian satellite operator. The satellite was launched with the Briz-M upper stage and is part of the Proton family of Russian launch vehicles.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Communications satellite
- **Launch date**: June 3, 2010
- **Launch vehicle**: Proton-M (part of the Proton family of rockets)
- **Launch site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- **Upper stage**: Briz-M
- **Aliases**: Arabsat-5B, Arabsat 5B, Badr 5
- **COSPAR ID**: 2010-025A
- **Wikipedia availability**: Available in German (de), Persian (fa), and Portuguese (pt)
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/120yxb4g

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is BADR-5?
A: BADR-5 is a communications satellite designed for telecommunications, operated by Arabsat.

### Q: When was BADR-5 launched?
A: BADR-5 was launched on June 3, 2010, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 using a Proton-M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of BADR-5?
A: The COSPAR ID of BADR-5 is 2010-025A.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used to deploy BADR-5?
A: BADR-5 was launched using a Proton-M rocket, which is part of the Proton family of launch vehicles.

### Q: What are the other names of BADR-5?
A: BADR-5 is also known as Arabsat-5B and Arabsat 5B.

## Why It Matters
BADR-5 played a crucial role in providing telecommunications services, particularly for Arabsat, a leading satellite operator in the Middle East. Its successful deployment marked another milestone in the Proton-M rocket’s track record, reinforcing Russia’s capabilities in heavy-lift launches. The satellite contributed to expanding communication infrastructure, supporting broadcasting, internet, and other services across the region. Its launch also highlighted the collaboration between Russian launch providers and international satellite operators, demonstrating the reliability and efficiency of the Proton-M rocket in delivering payloads to geostationary orbit.

## Notable For
- **First operational deployment**: One of the first communications satellites launched using the Proton-M rocket.
- **Regional coverage**: Enhanced telecommunications services in the Middle East and beyond.
- **Reliable launch**: Demonstrated the Proton-M’s capability in delivering satellites to geostationary orbit.
- **Operational longevity**: Provided long-term communication services for Arabsat.
- **International collaboration**: Showcased cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia in space technology.

## Body
### Overview
BADR-5 is a communications satellite operated by Arabsat, a Saudi Arabian satellite operator. It was launched on June 3, 2010, using a Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200. The satellite was deployed with the assistance of the Briz-M upper stage, which is part of the Proton family of launch vehicles.

### Technical Specifications
- **Instance of**: Communications satellite
- **COSPAR ID**: 2010-025A
- **Launch vehicle**: Proton-M
- **Upper stage**: Briz-M

### Launch Details
- **Launch date**: June 3, 2010
- **Launch site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- **Significant event**: Rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200 on June 3, 2010

### Operational Details
- **Operator**: Arabsat
- **Aliases**: Arabsat-5B, Arabsat 5B, Badr 5
- **Wikipedia availability**: Available in German, Persian, and Portuguese

### Identification
- **SCN**: 36592
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/120yxb4g
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "36592"]

### References
- **Described at URL**: [Lyngsat Badr-5](https://www.lyngsat.com/Badr-5.html) (English, last updated October 2, 2023)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report