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Ethiopia is set to launch its first satellite into space—with China’s help

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Ethiopia is set to launch its first satellite into space—with China’s help

submitted over 7 years ago by lexacon

Ethiopia is set to launch its first satellite into space—with China’s help
  • Ethiopia is set to launch its first earth observatory satellite with help from China, which is covering most of the $8 million cost, and the satellite will be used to monitor climate and weather.
  • While this marks a significant step in Ethiopia's space ambitions, there are concerns that the satellite could also be used for military and surveillance purposes.
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