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French firm Prométhée set to launch 20 nanosatellites for Nigeria's space agency

Nigerian science minister Ogbonnaya Onu is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with the French company Prométhée in May, which is likely to lead to the purchase of 20 nanosatellites destined to contribute to counterterrorism and border security activities. [...]

Published on 25.04.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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In early December the president of the young French company Prométhée pushed for the sale of an earth observation nanosatellite to Senegal. However, Promethée's offer is competing with that of Ariane Group, which has already been developing a satellite launch project with the country.

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Senegal Start-up Prométhée jostles with Ariane Group by offering nanosatellite to Dakar

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France, Nigeria
French firm Prométhée set to launch 20 nanosatellites for Nigeria's space agency

Nigeria
Security broker Multi-Dollar Group facilitates deal for French firms in Abuja

In Focus | West Africa
Brussels, Washington and London battle for maritime ascendancy with anti-piracy programmes

Senegal
Start-up Prométhée jostles with Ariane Group by offering nanosatellite to Dakar

Nigeria
Ex-Safran exec Olivier Lafaye helps propel Prométhée into space