NigComSat-2A and 2B
Two high-throughput satellites for broadband and national security, from Thales Alenia Space and Israel Aerospace Industries.
Timeline
NigComSat-1R launchesADec 2011
Federal government approves 2A and 2BBMar 2026
Thales Alenia Space contract for 2ACSep 2026
NigComSat-2A launchesDEnd of 2028
NigComSat-2B launchesE2029–30
A Dec 2011 NigComSat-1R launches
B Mar 2026 Federal government approves 2A and 2B
C Sep 2026 Thales Alenia Space contract for 2A
D End of 2028 NigComSat-2A launchesIN PROGRESS
E 2029–30 NigComSat-2B launches