“This achievement proves that our telecommunications offer perfectly replies to the telecom market’s needs and that we are perfectly capable of providing tailored solutions that meet each operator’s specific requirements, to enhance global connectivity and reduce the digital divide.”ĭrawing on over 40 years of experience and a unique combination of skills, expertise and cultures, Thales Alenia Space delivers cost-effective solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. President and Chief Executive Officer of Thales Alenia Space. “I am delighted that Nilesat, and its Chairman and CEO General Ahmed Anis, continued to place their trust in us,” said Jean-Loïc Galle. It is also the fourth payload developed by Thales Alenia Space for the Egyptian operator. It offers a design life exceeding 15 years.įollowing Nilesat-201, Nilesat-301 is the second geostationary communications satellite built by Thales Alenia Space for Nilesat. The satellite is based on the Spacebus 4000-B2 platform and will weigh about 4 metric tons at launch, which is scheduled for the first quarter of 2022. Thales Alenia Space will also provide satellite control system for Nilesat in both Cairo and Alexandria. As prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space will be responsible for satellite design, production, testing and in-orbit acceptance tests.
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