Ethiopia Aims to Launch Satellite

It is disclosed that Ethiopia has planned to launch medium research satellite within the next five years.The Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sunday with Finland based Space Technology and Science Group (STSG) to this effect. The main objective of the satellite development agreement is to develop, build and launch 20-25 Kg medium research satellite within the next five years. Signing the agreement, Director of EORC, Dr. Solomon Belay said Ethiopia will benefit a lot by owning Satellite. More

(Source: AllAfrica.com - Sep 3)