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Postponement of the launch of the first Egyptian satellite communications

The Egyptian Cabinet announced the postponement of the launch of the first Egyptian telecommunications satellite "Tiba-1", which will be launched by the French company "Ariane Space" on the rocket Ariane-5 from the launch base in the city of "Koro" in the region of "French Guiana" in South America, for technical reasons. The company will announce a new launch date.
Tiba-1 is expected to operate for more than fifteen years, providing broadband Internet services to individuals and businesses in Egypt and some North African and Nile Basin countries.
The 5.6-tonne satellite, made by Airbus and Thales Elinia Space, will remain in space for at least 15 years, with the aim of providing telecommunications and Internet services throughout the country.
"The satellite will provide a communications network parallel to the existing terrestrial network and provide Egypt with a strong communications infrastructure," said Mohamed El-Qousy, chief executive of the Egyptian Space Agency.
Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said in a statement that the satellite represents a major breakthrough in the field of communications and information technology.
The coverage of Tiba-1 includes some Arab and African neighbors, and Egypt may sell satellite services to those countries in the future.