SEA LAUNCH

Zenit | Thuraya 1

SUCCESS Zenit
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Oct 21, 2000 at 05:52 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Sea Launch 92% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PADLaunch Platform Odyssey
SITESea Launch →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW

Thuraya-1 is the first satellite in the Boeing GEM (Geomobile) series. This product line expands Boeing’s offerings beyond satellite manufacturing, to integrate a high-power geosynchronous satellite (derived from the Boeing BSS_702 body-stabilized design) with a ground segment and user handsets, to provide a range of cellular-like voice and data services over a large geographic region. The Thuraya ground segment includes terrestrial gateways plus a collocated network operations center and satellite control facility in the UAE.

LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea Launch
MISSION
Thuraya 1
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea Launch
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: afda37ce-de6d-4015-a5b2-dd7e11ae1882
Reported date: Oct 21, 2000 at 05:52 UTC
Last synced: 9 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit | Thuraya 1 launch?
The Zenit | Thuraya 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 5:52 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Thuraya 1?
The Zenit | Thuraya 1 mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit | Thuraya 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Thuraya 1 going to?
The Thuraya 1 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Thuraya 1?
The Zenit | Thuraya 1 is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | Thuraya 1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 21, 2000 at 05:52 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 9 minutes ago
●Launch Library 29 minutes ago
Launch ID: afda37ce-de6d-4015-a5b2-dd7e11ae1882
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 0, -154
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Mission Profile

Thuraya 1 was a Zenit 3SL mission operated by Sea Launch that lifted off from Launch Platform Odyssey, Sea Launch on October 21, 2000. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.

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