Comparison of the Nilesat satellites.
The main satellite comparison index
| Satellite: | 101 | 102 |
| . | . | . |
| Launch | 28 / 4 / 1998 | 17 / 8 / 2000 |
| Launch Location | Kourou | Kourou |
| Launch Mass (kg) | 1840 | 1827 |
| Expected Lifetime (years) | 15 | 15 |
| Power Consumption (watts) | 3020 | 3060 |
| Transponder Capacity at launch | 12 (+6 spare) | 12 (+6 spare) |
| TWTA Output (watts) | 100 | 100 |
| Transponder Bandwidth (MHz) | 33 | 33 |
| Channels (MHz) | 11700 - 12100 | 11800 - 12300 |
| Current Location | 7°W | 7°W |
| Possible Decommission Date |
2014 | 2015 |
| Manufacturer / Spacecraft type | Matra Marconi Space Eurostar-2000 | Astrium Eurostar-2000 |
| Stabilisation type | 3-axis | 3-axis |
At the end of May 2004, it was announced that Nilesat were looking at ordering a third satellite, as Nilesat 101 & 102 are currently running close to capacity.
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