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Nilesat 201

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CommunicationsGEOCOSPAR 2010-037ALaunched 8/4/2010
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Nilesat 201/Rascom
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Launch Date
8/4/2010
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,786.5 km
Inclination
0.02 deg
Dry Mass
1,500 kg
Total Mass
3,200 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
Nilesat
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Registry
COSPAR ID
2010-037A
Track
Mentions
5
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Nilesat 201 was launched in 2010 and is expected to run out of fuel in 2028.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 9, 2022Egypt’s Nilesat 301 passes health checks after SpaceX launch

Nilesat 301 will eventually replace the Thales Alenia Space-built Nilesat 201.

PlanValue 3.8Jun 9, 2022Egypt’s Nilesat 301 passes health checks after SpaceX launch

Nilesat 201 was launched in August 2010 and is still good for operations until 2028.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 29, 2021UPDATE: Forrester’s Digest: OneWeb A “European Asset” / Nilesat 301 / Intelsat’s Document Deliveries + Examiner Rejection

Nilesat 201 was a Spacebus 4000-B2 satellite that was launched in 2010.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.6Feb 2, 2021UPDATE 1: A Swarm Smile + UK Space Policy Maneuvering + Nilesat’s Newbie

NileSat-301 will replace NileSat-201, which retires in 2028.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 4, 2019NileSat buys satellite from Thales Alenia • Arctic comms payloads pass review • NationSat launch slips to 2021