The satellite was built using a grant of $92m overseen by the China National Space Administration, and will be launched from China.
Egyptian Space Agency
Approximately 45% of the satellite's elements were developed domestically, highlighting Egypt's growing expertise in satellite technology.
Over the last year as CEO of EgSA, Sedky has overseen the launch of Horus-1 and Horus-2 as well as agreements with foreign partners.
A $92m grant provided by China to fund two projects in Egypt in February 2022 allowed the satellite to be built.
Horus 2 will identify the finest crops produced in various sectors, improve the use of Egypt's natural resources, and boost exports.
Horus-1 is expected to produce critical data to enhance Egypt’s agricultural sector by improving productivity and limiting wastage.
Remote sensing, satellite communication, space science, and practical applications of space technology will be areas where both countries will strengthen their...
As CEO of EgSA, Professor Sedky will succeed Dr Mohamed Al-Qousi.
During the meeting, the delegates discussed cooperation between Portugal and Egypt in science and space.
After the signing of the protocol, five schools have attended workshops to train their science teachers about satellite education, and each school received an...
