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Ethiopia Aims to Launch Third Earth Observation Satellite by 2026 in Collaboration With China
Ethiopia Aims to Launch Third Earth Observation Satellite by 2026 in Collaboration With China
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Ethiopia's space program began with the launch of its first Earth observation satellite, ETRSS-01, in December 2019. Originally, the third... 11.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (ESGI) has announced plans to launch the country’s third Earth observation satellite by 2026, local media reported on Monday.The satellite, being developed in collaboration with China, is expected to offer superior image quality compared to its predecessors, which have reached the end of their operational lifespans.Tesfaye Fufa, executive director of ESGI’s Satellite Monitoring Department, reportedly confirmed that preparations for the launch are already underway. However, financial details of the agreement with China have not been disclosed.The country’s first two satellites, both launched with China's assistance, have successfully completed their missions. ETRSS-01 exceeded its expected lifespan by nine months, while the second satellite, ET-Smart-RSS, launched in late 2020, completed its planned service life of at least one year. ESGI officials stated that both satellites met their objectives in monitoring environmental changes, disaster prediction, and resource management, according to reports.Ethiopia’s satellite data has been instrumental in various sectors, including agriculture, tourism, land management, and disaster risk reduction. As part of ongoing efforts, ESGI is reportedly working with international partners to manage satellite debris and ensure sustainable space operations.
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Ethiopia Aims to Launch Third Earth Observation Satellite by 2026 in Collaboration With China
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Ethiopia's space program began with the launch of its first Earth observation satellite, ETRSS-01, in December 2019. Originally, the third satellite—ETRSS-02—was slated for launch in 2023, but delays pushed the timeline forward.
The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (ESGI) has announced plans to launch the country’s third Earth observation
satellite by 2026, local media reported on Monday.
The satellite, being developed in
collaboration with China, is expected to offer superior image quality compared to its predecessors, which have reached the end of their operational lifespans.
Tesfaye Fufa, executive director of ESGI’s Satellite Monitoring Department, reportedly confirmed that preparations for the launch are already underway. However, financial details of the agreement with China have not been disclosed.
The country’s first two satellites, both launched with China's assistance, have successfully completed their missions. ETRSS-01 exceeded its expected lifespan by nine months, while the second satellite, ET-Smart-RSS, launched in late 2020, completed its planned service life of at least one year. ESGI officials stated that both satellites met their objectives in monitoring environmental changes, disaster prediction, and resource management, according to reports.
Ethiopia’s satellite data has been instrumental in various sectors, including
agriculture, tourism, land management, and disaster risk reduction. As part of ongoing efforts, ESGI is reportedly working with international partners to manage
satellite debris and ensure sustainable space operations.
