On November 5, 2024, Mr. Sun Fengquan, CEO of USPACE, visited Egypt and met with Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council of the African Space Agency, and Dr. Sheif, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency. They exchanged in-depth views on cooperation in the field of space.
The meeting focused on the African Space Agency's African Remote Sensing and Communication Satellite Constellation project, and the three parties deeply discussed cooperation in the field of satellite constellations. The joint venture of USPACE and the Egyptian Space Agency plans to undertake the project and provide application services for agriculture, natural disaster prevention, and satellite communication in Africa.
This meeting has laid a solid foundation for cooperation between USPACE, the Egyptian Space Agency, and the African Space Agency. It has effectively promoted the African Remote Sensing and Communication Constellation project and African space technology.
About the African Space Agency:
The African Space Agency (AFSA) is a regional space organization under the African Union, consisting of 55 African member states headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The African Space Agency plays a vital role in international space cooperation, collaborating with space agencies from other countries and regions to enhance Africa's global influence. At the same time, with the continuous development of the African economy and the increasing demand for space technology, the African Space Agency is also committed to promoting the implementation of more space projects and providing strong support for Africa's modernization construction.
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