hunter2,1:

China and north korea are not developed countries.

ahbeg o na weitn dy cum b o

donigspain: Did I just read 3 kilometers peak ascent by a national rocket? That's just within the troposphere and ridiculously not even half of Mt Everest.
Better late than never. A step in the right direction even though it came 50 years after independence.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.....or in our case, 3 kilometers. Give them time.

Useless country with useless priorities. With university students on strike, this rock testing is going to be done by Boko Haram graduates

adconline: Useless country with useless priorities. With university students on strike, this rock testing is going to be done by Boko Haram gradates

kia na big mumu u b.

ocelot2006:

A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.....or in our case, 3 kilometers. Give them time.

I disagree with you here. If we are adding no value to the field of rocket research - such as using locally sourced materials, for instance - we might as well pack in and divert our attention elsewhere. There is no point trying to re-invent the wheel in 2013, when custom built rockets can be easily sourced from South Africa.

tuale for naija. Our mars project coming soon.

eGuerrilla:

I disagree with you here. If we are adding no value to the field of rocket research - such as using locally sourced materials, for instance - we might as well pack in and divert our attention elsewhere. There is no point trying to re-invent the wheel in 2013, when custom built rockets can be easily sourced from South Africa.

No one's trying to reinvent the wheel here. Far from it. But we have A LOT to gain building our very own delivery systems for both military and scientific use. Think of the possible foreign reserve savings we'll make, the job opportunities it will create for our youths (engineers in particular), more opportunities in research, and the possibility of us exporting our very own version of this technology earning us more.

eGuerrilla:

I disagree with you here. If we are adding no value to the field of rocket research - such as using locally sourced materials, for instance - we might as well pack in and divert our attention elsewhere. There is no point trying to re-invent the wheel in 2013, when custom built rockets can be easily sourced from South Africa.

The source at 3KM is only being economical with the truth. Nigeria has since passed the range of 10KM. Our target is to be able to reach 70km. On the project are many brilliant nigerian physicists, and it is important we build and develop our defences. Nobody is trying to re-invent nada, we are basically building on existing technologies. South africa is a rival on the continent, and it is imperative that we are able to build our own capacity for both civilian and military purposes.

ocelot2006:


No one's trying to reinvent the wheel here. Far from it. But we have A LOT to gain building our very own delivery systems for both military and scientific use. Think of the possible foreign reserve savings we'll make, the job opportunities it will create for our youths (engineers in particular), more opportunities in research, and the possibility of us exporting our very own version of this technology earning us more.

I understand what you are saying, but my point about "value add" stands. Without revealing too much information here, I can tell you that building a rocket which reaches at altitude of 20 km is no longer considered 'rocket science' in 2013. When you consider the opportunity cost of attaining such low goals in wider context, you might also conclude that the cost of innovation outweighs its real benefit, unless there is an esoteric value somewhere, in this instance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w0LJ7Hw72w


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyIKEjfD3r8

hunter2,1:

China and north korea are not developed countries.

western propaganda.
China is more developed than most western countries.

Henry120:

The source at 3KM is only being economical with the truth. Nigeria has since passed the range of 10KM. Our target is to be able to reach 70km . On the project are many brilliant nigerian physicists, and it is important we build and develop our defences. Nobody is trying to re-invent nada, we are basically building on existing technologies. South africa is a rival on the continent, and it is imperative that we are able to build our own capacity for both civilian and military purposes.

Tell that to the ignorants who ain't in the space technology system. No be only 70km we dey aim, na to break the ionosphere fly reach sun. Nigerian politicians that love public attention/appreciation will be intentionally trying to bring themselves down by reporting 3km instead of 10km? I won't even be surprised if the true peak ascent was 800 meters.

Henry120:

The source at 3KM is only being economical with the truth. Nigeria has since passed the range of 10KM. Our target is to be able to reach 70km. On the project are many brilliant nigerian physicists, and it is important we build and develop our defences. Nobody is trying to re-invent nada, we are basically building on existing technologies. South africa is a rival on the continent, and it is imperative that we are able to build our own capacity for both civilian and military purposes.

But there are many reported cases where rivals have been known to share technology - Euro Airbus and US/Russia space co-operation being just a few notable examples.

One of the reasons why Nigeria is still lagging in technology is because we don't want to build as long as that commodity is there to import.
It's also a major factor in our lack of maintainence culture.
How can you maintain a commodity,when you can't manufacture it?
So please let them build from scratch and master it very well.
We may start exporting to west and central africa.

donigspain: Tell that to the ignorants who ain't in the space technology system. No be only 70km we dey aim, na to break the ionosphere fly reach sun. Nigerian politicians that love public attention/appreciation will be intentionally trying to bring themselves down by reporting 3km instead of 10km? I won't even be surprised if the true peak ascent was 800 meters.

Good developments all the way.Though I reserve some criticisms for later.I must commend them for this.

donigspain: Tell that to the ignorants who ain't in the space technology system. No be only 70km we dey aim, na to break the ionosphere fly reach sun. Nigerian politicians that love public attention/appreciation will be intentionally trying to bring themselves down by reporting 3km instead of 10km? I won't even be surprised if the true peak ascent was 800 meters.

Bros, see, I could not careless what you believe. It is your problem whatever you believe. I'm not forcing anything down your throat.

eGuerrilla:

But there are many reported cases where rivals have been known to share technology - Euro Airbus and US/Russia space co-operation being just a few notable examples.

you are right Naija can buy technology from SA and assimilate it.

I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ this age where we liv we need stand off weapons as detterent 4rm western agressors Ѧп̥̥̲̣̣̣̥∂ also dis wld also β a means of improving employment opportunities................. Ѧп̥̥̲̣̣̣̥∂ do u guys also know d̶̲̥̅̊@t? Nigeria is diving I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊to nuclear technology?................... A̶̲̥̅̊М̤̣̲̣̥̈̇ smelling somfin fishy here....

donigspain: Tell that to the ignorants who ain't in the space technology system. No be only 70km we dey aim, na to break the ionosphere fly reach sun. Nigerian politicians that love public attention/appreciation will be intentionally trying to bring themselves down by reporting 3km instead of 10km? I won't even be surprised if the true peak ascent was 800 meters.

The military is a different ball-game.
Those guys are usually modest and very secretive.
I won't be surprised if those guys are downplaying it to prevent unnecessary attention especially from the west.

eGuerrilla:

But there are many reported cases where rivals have been known to share technology - Euro Airbus and US/Russia space co-operation being just a few notable examples.

Correct. However, you need to first build your own capacity before you share. You cannot just come to the table empty-handed to leach on your host/partner. That is what we(nigeria) are trying to do, build capacity.

Arosa:
you are right Naija can buy technology from SA and assimilate it.

how are you sure they've not done so?

Arosa:
you are right Naija can buy technology from SA and assimilate it.

Exactly my point. If there is no significant value add, we need to explore ways of buying the technology outright instead of investing time and effort in dated research. IBM's PC arm (Lenovo) was picked up by the Chinese for $1.25 Billion. SAAB autos - the Swedish company - went for even less in the end.

solomon111: One of the reasons why Nigeria is still lagging in technology is because we don't want to build as long as that commodity is there to import.
It's also a major factor in our lack of maintainence culture.
How can you maintain a commodity,when you can't manufacture it?
So please let them build from scratch and master it very well.
We may start exporting to west and central africa.

The emboldened portion of your post conveys heart-felt nationalism but what I consider a misplaced priority.
If you know anything about technological research, you'll understand that no one builds from scratch.

Progress is a step by step thing. U dont wake up one day and master an act u never learn or put into practice
Weldone naija, we ve built a drone, we ve built a satelite which was launched in russia. Now, we a planning on launching from our territorial borders.....we r getting nearer.....
And in case u dont like this, u can as well go hug the neatest transformer

......

Where is beegeagle when you need him

Buddy dogg: kia na big mumu u b.

U be Mumu squared!

Nigeria is defficient in space technology /exploration. Alll these project is based on buying, construction and installation from Japan.At the end Nigeria is being feed with third class information like Surrey in UK does.My candid opinion is that ,it should be put on hold until we have bright boys from our tertiary institutions in conjunction with well articulate Profs in the field to build and propergate the agency to our test.For now all I see are more fat-cats that will bleed the nation in the name of we shall soon get there with nothing to show for it. They can commense if the Agency has the capacity to buld at least 70-80% of its satellite and deploy them into orbit without foreign aid.

danikik7: Nigeria is defficient in space technology /exploration. Alll these project is based on buying, construction and installation from Japan.At the end Nigeria is being feed with third class information like Surrey in UK does.My candid opinion is that ,it should be put on hold until we have bright boys from our tertiary institutions in conjunction with well articulate Profs in the field to build and propergate the agency to our test.For now all I see are more fat-cats that will bleed the nation in the name of we shall soon get there with nothing to show for it. They can commense if the Agency has the capacity to buld at least 70-80% of its satellite and deploy them into orbit without foreign aid.

But bros, na pasta de inside your head

danikik7: Nigeria is defficient in space technology /exploration. Alll these project is based on buying, construction and installation from Japan.At the end Nigeria is being feed with third class information like Surrey in UK does.My candid opinion is that ,it should be put on hold until we have bright boys from our tertiary institutions in conjunction with well articulate Profs in the field to build and propergate the agency to our test.For now all I see are more fat-cats that will bleed the nation in the name of we shall soon get there with nothing to show for it. They can commense if the Agency has the capacity to buld at least 70-80% of its satellite and deploy them into orbit without foreign aid.

Some of you shld learn how d keep yr mouths SHUT and talk less in public.. I keep saying this; but it seems you chaps are also deaf too..

ℓ̊ criously bliv dis 3km range of ders is a joke cos dis project as been functioning since 2003 nd dose missiles shld β capable of hitting almost all west african countries by now or even down south but the western aggresor wld not. let nigeria rest if they reveal the original range of the rocket....... Na d̶̲̥̅̊@t? Time u go ç america cum with one paper u go con ç untop missile/nuclear proliferation treaty...........

danikik7: Nigeria is defficient in space technology /exploration. Alll these project is based on buying, construction and installation from Japan.At the end Nigeria is being feed with third class information like Surrey in UK does.My candid opinion is that ,it should be put on hold until we have bright boys from our tertiary institutions in conjunction with well articulate Profs in the field to build and propergate the agency to our test.For now all I see are more fat-cats that will bleed the nation in the name of we shall soon get there with nothing to show for it. They can commense if the Agency has the capacity to buld at least 70-80% of its satellite and deploy them into orbit without foreign aid.

The Chinese have been able to attain their current technological level not by sitting by waiting for "bright boys from tertiary institution", but diving right in, even if it meant reverse engineering and improving on the technologies acquired from other nations. Thanks to that, the PRC has one of the best Space Tech sector in the world, and have achieved what MOST countries (developed included) can't even boast of.


I say Nigeria is on the right.