Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, Ahmed Rufai, told The Guardian in Abuja that China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) officials have assured that the in-orbit delivery of the space craft will surpass the requirement and expectations of Nigeria.
To check the reoccurrence of the crisis experienced when the former version, NigComSat 1 was de-orbited, NigComSat Ltd announced that it was working on projects for two more satellites that would serve as back-up to the replacements.
NigComSat1R spacecraft is a replacement for the NigComSat 1. The spacecraft was designed and manufactured by the CAST, a subsidiary of the China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC).
According to Rufai, “the overall design and manufacture of NigComSat1R is identical to that of NigComSat1 with necessary adaptations to address local market needs. NigComSat1R spacecraft can meet Nigeria’s requirements on communication, broadcast, navigation and broadband access and also provide services for Africa, Europe and Asian continents.”
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