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Thales Alenia Space to build Nigeria’s NigComSat-2A geostationary communications satellite

Nigeria’s government-owned NIGCOMSAT has selected Thales Alenia Space, the Thales-Leonardo joint venture, to develop NigComSat-2A, a geostationary telecommunications satellite. The spacecraft is intended to expand digital access in underserved and remote communities while meeting connectivity demand from African households, businesses and public institutions.

Discovered 2026-09-14T00:51:18.409032-07:00 | 2026-09-14T00:51:18.409032-07:00

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The contract gives Thales Alenia Space a new government-backed telecommunications satellite program in Africa and reinforces the strategic role of geostationary spacecraft in regional connectivity.
NigComSat-2A is intended to extend digital services to underserved and remote communities, supporting connectivity for households, businesses, public institutions and industries.
The program highlights continued public investment in satellite infrastructure as African markets seek greater communications capacity and coverage.

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