18 August 2011
Nigeria has launched two satellites into orbit with the aim of using them for a range of tasks, including disaster monitoring and security, a government statement said.
The satellites -- NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X -- were launched on Wednesday from a rocket launch base in Yasny , Russia
According to the government, the two satellites can be used for forestry, mapping, disaster monitoring, military applications and security, among other functions.
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