About Arabsat Badr at 26°E
The 26° East orbital position is one of the most important in the MENA satellite landscape. It hosts the Arabsat Badr constellation (Badr-7 and Badr-8) alongside Es’hail 2, providing pan-Arab coverage across the entire Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe and Central Asia.
Arabsat is operated by the Arab Satellite Communications Organization, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The organization serves all 21 member states of the Arab League.
Key Channels on Arabsat 26E
- Saudi Broadcasting Authority — Saudi Channel 1, Al Ekhbariya, Saudi Sports
- beIN Sports — beIN Sports 1-7 (encrypted, requires subscription)
- OSN — OSN Movies, OSN Comedy, OSN Kids
- MBC Group (backup feeds)
- Dubai TV, Abu Dhabi TV, Kuwait TV
- Religious channels — Quran TV, Sunnah TV, Al Resalah
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Position | 26.0° East |
| Operator | Arabsat |
| Band | Ku-band, C-band |
| Coverage | MENA, Europe, Central Asia |
| Dish Size | 60 cm (Gulf), 90 cm (North Africa), 120 cm (Europe) |
Transponder Overview
Arabsat 26E uses both DVB-S and DVB-S2 standards. Common symbol rates include 27500 and 22000 Ksps. Browse all Arabsat 26E transponders on our satellite detail page.
Reception Tips
The 26°E position is well-suited for reception across the entire Arab world. For dual-satellite reception, many installations use a dual-feed LNB or motorized dish to switch between Nilesat 7W and Arabsat 26E — the two most popular MENA satellite positions.
Use our Dish Size Guide to find the minimum dish diameter for Arabsat 26E at your location.