Nigeria Satellites
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
Nigeria is responsible for 6 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 3 are active. 6 of those are payloads, with 0 rocket bodies and debris. 1 have reentered. The first launched in 2003, and the most recent in 2017. Its most prolific operator by object count is NSRDA.
5
In orbit
3
Active
6
Total cataloged
1
Reentered
Object types
6
Payloads
0
Other (rocket bodies + debris)
Nigeria satellites launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Top operators
The organizations responsible for the most Nigeria objects.
| Operator | Objects |
|---|---|
| NSRDA | 3 |
| NGCOM | 2 |
| FUTA | 1 |
Top spacecraft buses
The platforms Nigeria satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| SSTL-100 | 2 |
| DFH-4 | 2 |
| SSTL-300 | 1 |
| Cubesat 1U | 1 |
Nigeria satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIGERIAEDUSAT-1 Nigeria EduSat-1 | 42824 | 1998-067MY | Cubesat 1U | FUTA | Jul 7, 2017 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| NIGCOMSAT 1R Nigcomsat 1R | 38014 | 2011-077A | DFH-4 | NGCOM | Dec 19, 2011 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NIGERIASAT-X NigeriaSat-X | 37790 | 2011-044C | SSTL-100 | NSRDA | Aug 17, 2011 | 99 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| NIGERIASAT-2 NigeriaSat-2 | 37789 | 2011-044B | SSTL-300 | NSRDA | Aug 17, 2011 | 98 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| NIGCOMSAT 1 Nigcomsat 1 | 31395 | 2007-018A | DFH-4 | NGCOM | May 13, 2007 | 1437 min, 11.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NIGERIASAT-1 NigeriaSat-1 | 27941 | 2003-042C | SSTL-100 | NSRDA | Sep 27, 2003 | 97 min, 98.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does Nigeria have in orbit?
5 Nigeria objects are currently in orbit, out of 6 ever cataloged. 1 have reentered.
How many Nigeria satellites are active?
3 Nigeria objects carry an active status in the catalog, out of 6 payloads.
When did Nigeria's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged Nigeria object launched in 2003, and the most recent in 2017.