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Nigcomsat-1R is Nigeria's geostationary communications satellite launched on December 19, 2011, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. Built by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), it replaced the failed Nigcomsat-1 which was decommissioned in 2008 due to power system problems. The satellite operates in C, Ku, Ka, and L bands and provides broadcasting, broadband, and navigation services across Africa. Nigcomsat-1R represents a significant element of Nigeria's space program.
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What is Nigcomsat-1R?
Nigcomsat-1R is Nigeria's geostationary communications satellite. It was built by the China Academy of Space Technology, also known as CAST.
When and where was Nigcomsat-1R launched?
Nigcomsat-1R was launched on December 19, 2011. The launch took place from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China.
Why was Nigcomsat-1R launched?
It replaced Nigcomsat-1, which was decommissioned in 2008 after a power-system failure. The replacement restored Nigeria's planned communications-satellite capacity.
What does a geostationary communications satellite do?
A geostationary satellite supports communications while orbiting in a way that keeps it aligned with the same broad region of Earth. Nigcomsat-1R was intended to support communications services for Nigeria and surrounding coverage areas.
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