Nilesat 201 is an Egyptian communications satellite launched on 4 August 2010.
Name of Satellite | Nilesat 201 |
Purpose | Communications |
Contractor | Thales Alenia Space |
Country of Contractor | France |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 3 200 |
Class of Orbit | GEO |
Perigee (km) | 35 795 |
Expected Lifetime (yrs.) | 15 |
Date of Launch | 04.08.2010 |
Launch Site | Guiana Space Center |
Launch Vehicle | Ariane 5 |
COSPAR Number | 2010-037A |
NORAD Number | 36830 |
Nilesat 201 will provide high-speed data services and Direct to Home (DTH) digital television and radio broadcasting services to North Africa and the Middle East, in collaboration with Egyptian satellite operator Nilesat.