Arabsat 1A
General
| Designation | 15560 / 85015A |
| Launch date | 8 Feb 1985 |
| Country of origin | Arab States |
| Mission | Telecommunications |
| Geostationary orbit | 19°E |
| Launch vehicle | Ariane V12 |
| Mass at launch | 1170 kg |
In Sep 1991 the satellite started drifting East and was completly lost in Mar 1992.
End of life
| Out of service | Mar 1992 |
| Cause | Out of control |
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