Nigeria
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Agencies
30
Nigeria's space sector is defined by strong public-sector leadership.
Nigeria's space sector is most strongly represented by public-sector presence, with a supporting presence in commercial activity and orbital activity.
Leading Collaborations
The most visible collaborations linking this country to the regional and international space ecosystem.
AG
Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched Into Outer Space
Treaty
Extra-continental
Adopted
1968
+93
CO
Convention on Registration of Objects Launched Into Outer Space
Treaty
Extra-continental
Adopted
1976
+75
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CO
Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects
Treaty
Extra-continental
Adopted
1972
+73
TH
The Artemis Accords
Treaty
Extra-continental
Adopted
2020
+61
AF
African Development Satellite Training Programme
Programme
Cross-regional
Est.
2021
+6
AF
African Group on Earth Observations
Network
Pan-African
Est.
2016
+31
CO
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Committee
Extra-continental
Est.
1959
+104
OB
Observatory for Biodiversity and Protected Areas in West Africa
Multinational Consortium
Cross-regional
Est.
2019
+10
Satellites
On-orbit footprint for Nigeria. Expand below for the full satellite history.
Active · 4
DELSAT-1
Active
Launched 2022
LEO · Security
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NigComSat-1R
Active
Launched 2011
GEO · Broadband, Navigation, Digital Content Delivery
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NigeriaSat-2
Active
Launched 2011
LEO · Cartography, Disaster Management, Agriculture
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NigeriaSat-X
Active
Launched 2011
SSO · Disaster Management
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