Djibouti’s Space Milestone: First Satellite Launched with SpaceX

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In a significant advancement for Djibouti’s space ambitions, the Republic of Djibouti successfully launched its first satellite, Djibouti 1A, as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-9 dedicated SSO rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This launch aligns with SpaceX’s recent Falcon 9 rocket launch for the 29th resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing a period of heightened space activity.

Djibouti 1A was developed under a joint capacity-building program between Djibouti and the Centre Spatial Universitaire de Montpellier (CSUM). A team of Djiboutian engineers and technicians, trained in France, designed, constructed, and tested the satellite, marking a significant technological achievement for the country. In March, the satellite passed vibration tests at a joint CSUM/Latecoere facility in France, confirming its readiness for the launch.

Djibouti’s Minister of Higher Education and Research, Mr. Nabil Mohamed Ahmed, highlighted the project’s success in training 10 technicians and engineers. This team was integral in all aspects of satellite design, manufacturing, and launch, contributing to the development of the necessary software. The minister emphasized the project’s objective of empowering Djiboutian students to lead in the satellite’s creation, thereby marking a technological leap for the nation.

The satellite, Djibouti 1A, will play a crucial role in providing real-time data from climatological and seismic stations across Djibouti. This includes monitoring temperature, rainfall, river depth, and hydrometry. The nanosatellite will enable policymakers to access high-definition spectral information, enhancing agriculture and environmental monitoring across the country.

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  1. Congratulations to our Djiboutian brothers and sisters on this magnificent milestone and achievement! This beyond-repair Afro-centric here is madly proud of you!

    All the best!!!

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