NigComSat-1 FREE FALL

NigComSat-1 MULTI MILLION DOLAR WASTE

The Nigerian Telecommunication Satellite-one is falling out of its flight path just 18 months after launch. The satellite was built by the China Great Wall Industry Corporation at a cost of N40 billion. It was supposed to provide broadband internet and telecommunications for the nation and the sub-region.
Abimbola Alale, marketing director of the satellite agency, confirmed that the satellite was not working; he said that it could, and would be repaired.
Paul Ceruzzi, curator of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, says it is unusual for new satellites to fall. "In the early days of the space program things like that happened a lot, but over the years they have gotten more reliable, but it does happen. It has happened from time to time and the other issue of cou
Ahmed Rufai, chief executive officer of the satellite agency, set straight claims that the satellite failed because low-grade parts were used, and how hurriedly it was launched during the end of Mr. Obasanjo’s administration. He said it was insured for £112 million by international backers in line with the space industry standards.
rse is that all satellites, eventually run out of fuel and they potentially can have the same fate unless people do things to actively manage them for that day. But for something to fail so soon after launch is rare today but it does happen".
Critics allege that the satellite was an elaborate project that was quickly launched to satisfy former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Others say it was built with low-grade parts, and doubted if it was insured.