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of Thuraya and General Manager of Yahsat our government users, while offering a Airbus’ geostationary satellites. Thuraya
Government Solutions (YGS) continued, complete MSS portfolio to all of our current 4-NGS, as well as being electric, will also
“Thuraya 4-NGS represents a significant and future customers and partners to drive benefit from our latest processed payload
evolution of our L-band capabilities, the next phase of innovation and growth.” technology giving increased flexibility
enabling a wider range of interoperable Jean-Marc Nasr, Head of Airbus Space and adaptability over the course of its life
FSS/MSS solutions for Thuraya and Systems said, “Building on a relationship in orbit. Yahsat’s new project reinforces
YGS customers. This will be critical in with Yahsat that dates back more than Airbus Defence and Space’s position as the
delivering superior defense solutions, 10 years, our selection is testament to the world’s number one in electric propulsion
such as battlefield communications, to innovation and engineering excellence of satellites.”
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