As prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space was responsible for satellite design, production, testing and in-orbit acceptance tests. Following NILESAT 201, NILESAT 301 is the second geostationary communications satellite built by Thales Alenia Space for NILESAT. It is also the fourth payload developed by Thales Alenia Space for the Egyptian operator. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. www.thalesaleniaspace.comTHALES ALENIA SPACE – PRESS CONTACTSTarek SolimaneRegional Communications Director, Middle East &Africatarek.solimane@thalesgroup.comSandrine Bieleckisandrine.bielecki@thalesaleniaspace.comCatherine des Arciscatherine.des-arcis@thalesaleniaspace.comMarija Kovacmarija.kovac-somministrato@thalesaleniaspace.comThe post NILESAT 301 communications satellite successfully launched appeared first on African Media Agency.

Source: The Guardian June 09, 2022 18:30 UTC