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Even Africa conquers space

The first Ethiopian satellite with the support of China

In December, the first Ethiopian satellite will be launched into space with the support of China. It was announced today by the Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde during a parliamentary session of the Chambers of Representatives of Ethiopia and the Federation. The first platform in Addis Ababa, called ETRSS-1, is a 70 kilogram multispectral remote sensing satellite that will be based on the Entototo...

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10/08/2019 15:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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