Egypt Plans Satellite and Space Agency Launch

Egypt plans to launch its second satellite for scientific research and establish a new space authority and national space agency as well as work with other African states to pave the way for a new African space agency. But some experts have warned that the aspirations may exceed Egypt's financial and human resources, and that the country is rushing to launch a new satellite despite having learnt little from the loss of its first one in 2010 after just three years of operation. More

(Source: AllAfrica.com - Jan 18)