Dubai, May 27: Arabsat, one of the leading satellite service providers in the Arab world, launched Badr-8 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on Saturday, after four days of delay due to a thick cloud cover. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off with the Badr 8 communications satellite for Arabsat.

The nearly 10,000 pounds (4.5-metric ton) Badr 8 communications satellite will provide television broadcast services, video relay, and data services across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. SpaceX Postpones First Commercial Launch Due to Strong Wind.

Arabsat says its investment in the Badr 8 program totals about USD300 million, including the spacecraft manufacturing contract with Airbus, the launch agreement with SpaceX, insurance, and ground infrastructure.

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