L band (1600MHz) is highly unlikely to be affected by inclined orbits of that magnitude, perhaps the new satellite has eavesdropping countermeasures.Successful launch yesterday, and it was the first launch of 2025, catalog nr. 62483.
LEOP will take 5 months, the slot will be 44.0°E to replace the old very inclined (8.0°) Thuraya-2.CelesTrak: International Designator 2025-001
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