Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is set to officially open Chibombo District’s ground receiving station valued at $14m, reported Space in Africa. The facility is a national remote sensing centre unit under the Ministry of Technology and Science.
The ground receiving station has already begun receiving and analysing data from space. Zambia’s Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati confirmed that the station had passed all tests and is now fully operational. He highlighted that the facility will provide valuable data to assist policymakers and experts in planning interventions in health, agriculture, mining, and other critical sectors. The facility is expected to collaborate with international partners, including Sweden and the United States, and local stakeholders such as the Copperbelt University and the University of Zambia.
The project underscores the importance of space data in addressing Zambia’s challenges, such as mineral exploration and weather prediction. It also highlights Zambia’s priorities in the space sector through access to space data.
Zambia will soon launch its satellite to assist decision-making and effective data access in agriculture, forestry, groundwater management, and other sectors. The soon-to-be commissioned ground station will be a key component of this project, joining other African countries in the space race.
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