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NigComSat contracts Hughes Jupiter gateways for NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B

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Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited has contracted Hughes Network Systems to provide access to its Jupiter scalable gateway system for the upcoming NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B satellites. The infrastructure will support satellite services targeting markets across Africa.

Discovered 2026-09-18T08:56:18.526900-07:00 | 2026-09-18T08:56:18.526900-07:00

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  • The contract links NigComSat’s next-generation satellite capacity with Hughes’ Jupiter gateway infrastructure, establishing a ground-segment relationship ahead of the NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B missions.
  • The satellites are intended to serve Africa, underscoring continued investment in regional satellite communications capacity and associated ground infrastructure.

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