Ethiopia has officially signed a contract with Shanghai Engineering Centre of Microsatellite for the procurement of its third Earth observation satellite, Ethiopian Remote Sensing Satellite-2 (ETRSS-2).
The agreement, finalized through an international open tender, underscores the country’s expanding space ambitions and its commitment to leveraging technology for economic and environmental development.
The contract was signed by Abdisa Yilma, Director General of the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (ESSGI), and Xiaocheng Zhu, Deputy Director General of the Shanghai Engineering Centre of Microsatellite, with Dr. Fozia Amin, State Minister for Innovation and Technology, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the project.
According to the Institute, ETRSS-2 is slated for completion in 18 months and will have a five-year operational lifespan.
The satellite is expected to provide crucial data for agriculture, forestry, water resource management, and disaster risk reduction, enhancing Ethiopia’s ability to respond to environmental challenges.
With two satellites already in orbit, Ethiopia continues to expand its space capabilities, reinforcing technology as a pillar of sustainable development.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/03/12/ethiopia-gives-updates-on-its-third-satellite-project/
