The Rascom-QAF1R and Nilesat 201 telecommunications satellites, both built by Thales Alenia Space, have successfully begun operations.

The satellites, launched atop an Ariane 5 ECA rocket on 4 August 2010, have completed their in-orbit acceptance review (IOAR).

Once separated form the rocket, the satellites were managed in their launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) by Thales Alenia and Telespazio.

The LEOP phase was followed by three weeks of in-orbit tests controlled by Thales.

Rascom-QAF1R will provide service continuity for its operator RascomStar-QAF providing international connections between African countries and connecting isolated villages via low-cost terminals.

Nilesat 201 will also enable the satellite operator Nilesat to continue providing direct-to-home (DTH) TV, radio broadcasting and high-speed data transmission services to the North Africa and the Middle East.

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