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Egyptian Space Agency signs deal of £6m with Benha University to build CubeSat

EgSA and Benha University also signed a cooperation protocol agreement to develop educational laboratories.

Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) and Benha University have signed a £6m agreement to build a CubeSat satellite. Both the institutions will be looking at optimising the scientific and material possibilities of research centres, laboratories, workshops and talents in the area of space technologies.

EgSA and Benha University also signed a cooperation protocol agreement to develop educational laboratories to support satellite technology development. The agreement will ensure the development of three educational laboratories in the University campus located in Benha, Mochtohor, and Shubra.

In addition, EgSA also recently signed an agreement with the Higher Institute of Engineering – Thebes Academy to support the University to develop graduates capable of making a difference in the space industry.