The Egyptian Space Agency launches the Nexsat-1 satellite: A major step forward in the conquest of space

Title: A crucial step in the conquest of space: The Egyptian Space Agency successfully launches the Nexsat-1 satellite

Introduction :

The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has just achieved a major feat in the field of space conquest. Last Saturday, the experimental satellite “Nexsat-1” was successfully launched off the coast of Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, China. This achievement marks an important milestone in Egypt’s national space program aimed at developing satellite technology.

Development :

The “Nexsat-1” satellite is the result of a collaboration between EgSA and the German company “BST”. This is the first experimental remote sensing satellite developed by Egypt. The objective of this mission is to enable the localization of design and software technology for microsatellites, with a view to the manufacture of satellites intended to serve the objectives of sustainable development while generating an economic return for the State thanks to producing this model for others.

The Egyptian team, made up of more than sixty engineers specializing in satellite technologies, was responsible for the development of critical software, operating systems, as well as carrying out functional tests of satellite systems, and integration operations, assembly and subsequent testing.

“Nexsat-1” is equipped with two single-spectrum cameras with a resolution of 5 meters, as well as a long-range camera. It weighs 70 kilograms and is classified as a “Micro” class satellite with dimensions of 60*60*60 cc.

Conclusion :

The successful launch of the “Nexsat-1” satellite by the Egyptian Space Agency marks a significant breakthrough in the development of satellite technology in Egypt. This success opens new prospects for Egypt’s participation in space exploration and strengthens its position as a major player in this field. This success also testifies to the expertise and know-how of the Egyptian engineering team. Egypt is now positioned as a key player in the space sector, ready to actively contribute to the conquest of space and the advancement of scientific knowledge.