Egypt - The Launching of a Geostationary Satellite Project - NAVISAT

Studies on the launching of a geostationary satellite project - NAVISAT, approved by several civil aviation organizations (ICAO, ACAC, ASECNA, …etc.) of the region, were initiated with in order to deepening the study preliminary feasibility study carried out in 2004/2005 by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority as part of the NAVISAT project. The launch of the NAVISAT geostationary satellite project aimed at providing satellite-based air navigation and safety communication services over Africa and some surrounding countries. The present studies include: (i) commercial and technical studies; (ii) frequency regulation and coordination; (iii) institutional studies; (iv) human resources; v) legal studies; vi) financial studies; vii) technical development & optimal solution; and viii) project management. The estimated costs of these studies are approximately US $ 1,009,008.