Abu Dhabi launches second satellite

(Abu Dhabi) – Abu Dhabi’s second communications satellite has been sent successfully into the orbit from a space station in Kazakhstan. The space vehicle will provide a range of broadband telecommunications and satellite services to the Middle East and Africa. It will also provide connectivity to remote areas across the region.
Jassem Mohamed Al Zaabi, Mubadala ICT Director said: “The successful launch of Y1B satellite reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s commitment to developing the ICT sector across the region”.