Thales Alenia Space wins NIGCOMSAT contract for NigComSat-2A telecom satellite

• Thales Alenia Space signed a contract with Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT to develop the NigComSat-2A geostationary telecommunications satellite.
• NigComSat-2A is expected to support broadband connectivity across Africa, including remote areas, reinforcing Nigeria’s satellite communications capacity.
• The satellite is designed to weigh nearly 4 tons, offer coverage from West and Central Africa to Southern Africa, deliver more than 15 years’ service.
• Build will use Thales Alenia Space’s Spacebus B2 platform.

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