# BADR-8

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q118907107](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118907107)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/badr-8

## Summary
BADR-8 is a communications satellite operated by the Arab Satellite Communications Organization, launched on 27 May 2023. It provides telecommunications services using a Eurostar-Neo bus platform.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: 27 May 2023 at 04:30 UTC  
- **Operator**: Arab Satellite Communications Organization  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Falcon 9 Block 5 (Booster B1062.14)  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Spacecraft Bus**: Eurostar-Neo  
- **Identifiers**:  
  - COSPAR ID: 2023-075A  
  - NSSDCA ID: 2023-075A  
  - SCN: 56757  
- **Aliases**: Arabsat-7B  
- **Wikipedia Available**: German (de) and Persian (fa)  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary purpose of BADR-8?  
A: BADR-8 is a communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services, including broadcasting, data, and internet connectivity.  

### Q: How was BADR-8 launched?  
A: It was launched on 27 May 2023 using a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40.  

### Q: Who operates BADR-8?  
A: The Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) operates BADR-8.  

### Q: What spacecraft platform does BADR-8 use?  
A: It is built on the Eurostar-Neo satellite bus platform.  

## Why It Matters
BADR-8 expands telecommunications infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, enhancing broadband access, digital TV broadcasting, and enterprise connectivity. As part of Arabsat’s fleet, it supports critical communication services in underserved regions, facilitating economic development and disaster response capabilities. Its launch on a modern Falcon 9 platform underscores the growing role of commercial space missions in bridging digital divides and ensuring resilient global communications networks.

## Notable For
- **Eurostar-Neo Platform**: One of the first satellites to use Airbus’s next-generation Eurostar-Neo bus, emphasizing efficiency and flexibility.  
- **Dual Naming**: Operates under both BADR-8 and Arabsat-7B designations.  
- **Multi-Linguual Reach**: Has dedicated Wikipedia pages in German and Persian.  
- **2023 Launch**: Among the communications satellites deployed in 2023.  

## Body
### Mission Overview
BADR-8 is a geostationary communications satellite engineered for telecommunications services. Managed by the Arab Satellite Communications Organization, it supplements Arabsat’s existing constellation to augment coverage in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Europe. The satellite was launched as part of a broader initiative to enhance digital infrastructure in the region.

### Technical Specifications
- **Bus Manufacturer**: Airbus Defence and Space (Eurostar-Neo platform)  
- **Launch Details**:  
  - Date: 27 May 2023  
  - Time: 04:30 UTC  
  - Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5 (Booster B1062.14)  
  - Site: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Orbital Parameters**:  
  - COSPAR/NSSDCA ID: 2023-075A  
  - SCN: 56757  

### Documentation & References
- **Primary Source**: NASA NSSDCA database ([nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=2023-075A))  
- **Operator Site**: [LyngSat BADR-8 Profile](https://www.lyngsat.com/Badr-8.html) (as of 2023-10-02)  
- **Data Provenance**: Wikidata references under Q6272367.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=2023-075A)