East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space

East Africa: Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space

President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications.

Uganda Plans Dual Satellite Launch in Fresh Push for Space Capability, Museveni Says - The Witness Uganda

KAMPALA, April 10 — Uganda is preparing to expand its footprint in space with plans to launch two new satellites aimed at bolstering national security, environmental monitoring and communications, President Yoweri Museveni said on Wednesday. Speaking to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament at Kyankwanzi, Museveni outlined a dual-satellite strategy that he said would strengthen the country’s technological capacity while positi…