Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Somali-China Satellite Cooperation

 The Eastleigh Voice published on 21 April 2026 an article titled "Somalia and China Sign MoU on Satellite Data and Remote Sensing at NewSpace Africa" by Abdirahman Khalif.  

Somalia's Department of Space and Satellites and China's Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Centre signed an MoU at the NewSpace Africa Conference 2026 held in Libreville, marking increased engagement in space technology and satellite applications.  The MoU is expected to support training, technical exchange, and the development of practical systems for Somali institutions.