Uganda teams up with Egypt and five African countries to build a climate satellite. The African Development Satellite will help track weather changes across the continent. Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize from the Science Ministry shared this news at a press meeting. The project brings together Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, and Uganda under Egyptian leadership. Science Week will showcase this space work and other local inventions.
Three Ugandan students went to Japan years ago and made the country's first small satellite. That tiny 10-centimeter cube satellite taught Uganda important lessons in space. The satellite had a short life but gave Uganda pride and knowledge about space technology. Ugandan engineers, trained in Egypt, built computer systems for the new satellite. The team aims to launch the satellite before the end of 2026.
Weather forecasting is expected to improve when the satellite begins operating. Farmers will know about droughts before they happen. Security agencies can utilize the data to enhance the country's protection. The satellite will also help map forests and check climate change projects. Ground stations must collect and study all the information from space.
Three Ugandan students went to Japan years ago and made the country's first small satellite. That tiny 10-centimeter cube satellite taught Uganda important lessons in space. The satellite had a short life but gave Uganda pride and knowledge about space technology. Ugandan engineers, trained in Egypt, built computer systems for the new satellite. The team aims to launch the satellite before the end of 2026.
Weather forecasting is expected to improve when the satellite begins operating. Farmers will know about droughts before they happen. Security agencies can utilize the data to enhance the country's protection. The satellite will also help map forests and check climate change projects. Ground stations must collect and study all the information from space.
