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Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by TouchNfollow(f): 6:28pm On Aug 18

Senegal successfully launches first satellite


Senegal’s first satellite has been successfully launched into orbit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said.

He added that the move marked a major step towards the West African country’s “technological sovereignty”.


The GAINDESAT-1A satellite was launched at 6: 56 p.m., Friday from the Vandenberg base in California, Faye wrote in a post on X late Friday.

“The result of five years of hard work by our engineers and technicians. This advance marks a major step towards our technological sovereignty,” Faye said.

“I would like to express my pride and gratitude to all those who made this project possible,” he added.

Senegal’s public broadcaster, RTS, said the satellite was designed and manufactured by Senegalese engineers, in partnership with the French Montpellier University Space Centre, CSUM.

The broadcaster said a Falcon 9 rocket took off from Vandenberg base and launched a number of satellites, including the GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit.

RTS said the satellite will collect data for various state agencies including the Directorate for Water Resources Management and Planning, DGPRE, and the National Civil Aviation and Meteorology Agency.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/senegal-successfully-launches-first-satellite/#google_vignette

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 6:44pm On Aug 18
This is someone who has only been in government for a year and is already making significant contributions to his country.

Meanwhile, Tinubu is launching a private yacht and aircraft for himself while also launching hunger, misery, and bad governance in Nigeria.


Shame.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by ivolt: 6:48pm On Aug 18
PlayMaker14:
.... This is someone that is barely a year in office making meaningful development for his country.

Meanwhile ,Tinubu is Launching, Private yatch and jet for himself and launching Hunger, pains and Bad Governance here in Nigeria.


Shame.

And you think he was responsible for conceptualising and funding the project within four months?
I wonder where the standard of Nigerian education is going.
SMH

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 6:52pm On Aug 18
ivolt:

And you think he was responsible for conceptualising and funding the project within four months?
I wonder where the standard of Nigerian education is going.
SMH
At the very least, his administration has had a significant impact in just a few months. Now, tell me, what significant advancement has your cocaine-loving hero achieved?


Awon Tinubu Defender

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by thesicilian: 6:56pm On Aug 18
ivolt:

And you think he was responsible for conceptualising and funding the project within four months?
I wonder where the standard of Nigerian education is going.
SMH
Before you get too annoyed at the poop coming out of some Nairalanders' mouths, know that they may just be some 16/17 year old kids who were opportuned to have access to smart phones and data.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 7:00pm On Aug 18
thesicilian:

Before you get too annoyed at the poop coming out of some Nairalanders' mouths, know that they may just be some 16/17 year old kids who were opportuned to have access to smart phones and data.
Ancient of Days in Nairaland forum, please help him to answer my question.


Tell me, what significant advancement has your cocaine-loving hero achieved for a year now?

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Ikaeniyan0: 7:10pm On Aug 18
PlayMaker14:
This is someone who has only been in government for a year and is already making significant contributions to his country.

Meanwhile, Tinubu is launching a private yacht and aircraft for himself while also launching hunger, misery, and bad governance in Nigeria.


Shame.

It's an insult for you to think this can be done in less than 5 month the guy is in power

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 7:12pm On Aug 18
Ikaeniyan0:
It's an insult for you to think this can be done in less than 5 month the guy is in power
"Making significant contribution"


It's an insult for you not to understand what that means.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by ivolt: 7:12pm On Aug 18
PlayMaker14:
At the very least, his administration has had a significant impact in just a few months. Now, tell me, what significant advancement has your cocaine-loving hero achieved?


Awon Tinubu Defender
First, list the measurable significant impact the 4 months administration has made.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Tellmeastory: 7:13pm On Aug 18
PlayMaker14:
This is someone who has only been in government for a year and is already making significant contributions to his country.

Meanwhile, Tinubu is launching a private yacht and aircraft for himself while also launching hunger, misery, and bad governance in Nigeria.


Shame.





Are you actually aware that we have Nigerian built satellites hovering in space right now?

Built by Nigerian scientists?

Have you heard of NigeriaSat- 2?

Ignorant school dropout.

Don’t go and learn about your country before typing ignorant nonsense.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 7:18pm On Aug 18
ivolt:

First, list the measurable significant impact the 4 months administration has made.
In my reply to you, I asked you a question,
Give me an answer to mine and I will definitely give you yours.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 7:19pm On Aug 18
Tellmeastory:


Are you actually aware that we have Nigerian built satellites hovering in space right now?

Not purchased like Senegal.

Built by Nigerian scientists.

Have you heard of NigeriaSat- 2?

Ignorant school dropout.

Don’t go and learn about your country before typing ignorant nonsense.
I want to learn the achievements of Tinubu's administration so far.... Don't just type ignorant nonsense in defense of your hero.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by ivolt: 7:25pm On Aug 18
PlayMaker14:
In my reply to you, I asked you a question,
Give me an answer to mine and I will definitely give you yours.
Before I engage in any lengthy discussion, I always verify that the other side is
going to stick to facts only and not hyperbolic opinions which you have adopted.

No need for an answer if your standard of governance, the 4 month admin
have done nothing significant. This is not a criticism of the senegalese admin because
I don't expect a 4 months admin to make any meaningful impact.

So, if you can't point to even a single "significant" impact it has made, then your question is meaningless.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 7:33pm On Aug 18
ivolt:

Before I engage in any lengthy discussion, I always verify that the other side is
going to stick to facts only and not hyperbolic opinions which you have adopted.

No need for an answer if your standard of governance, the 4 month admin
have done nothing significant. This is not a criticism of the senegalese admin because
I don't expect a 4 months admin to make any meaningful impact.

So, if you can't point to even a single "significant" impact it has made, then your question is meaningless.
Oga, kindly tell me the significant contribution or impact Tinubu has made so far.

Don't shift away from the question stylishly.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 7:33pm On Aug 18
Tellmeastory:


You have no sense.

You are looking for achievements, and it is satellites in outer space that your head took you to?

Ewu satellite.

As if you even know what satellites are meant for.

Village otondo with free internet.
All insults, you couldn't answer my question.

Shame. 😔

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by michlins(m): 7:56pm On Aug 18
PlayMaker14:
This is someone who has only been in government for a year and is already making significant contributions to his country.

Meanwhile, Tinubu is launching a private yacht and aircraft for himself while also launching hunger, misery, and bad governance in Nigeria.


Shame.




“The result of five years of hard work by our engineers and technicians. This advance marks a major step towards our technological sovereignty,” Faye said.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 7:59pm On Aug 18
michlins:
“The result of five years of hard work by our engineers and technicians. This advance marks a major step towards our technological sovereignty,” Faye said.
I read that.

Read this. "This is someone who has only been in government for a year and is already making significant contributions to his country."

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Charmingrascal(m): 8:10pm On Aug 18
PlayMaker14:
This is someone who has only been in government for a year and is already making significant contributions to his country.

Meanwhile, Tinubu is launching a private yacht and aircraft for himself while also launching hunger, misery, and bad governance in Nigeria.


Shame.






Hmm


Nigeria has Five satellites in the orbit, Nigeria is the fourth African country with the highest number of satellites in space.

Senegal launches her first satellite, yet you will always look for a way to talk down on Nigeria instead of just congratulating Senegalese and move on shocked.

That's low self esteem

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by ngwaIgbo223: 8:43pm On Aug 18
Sénégal the land where Igbos hold ground.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by StarRiderr: 8:53pm On Aug 18
ivolt:

And you think he was responsible for conceptualising and funding the project within four months?
I wonder where the standard of Nigerian education is going.
SMH
even at that his administration could choose to abandon the project but as a visionary leader he's Celebrating this achievement within a shortest period in his administration.. kudos to him and Senegal in general

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by jazzman7711: 8:53pm On Aug 18
Charmingrascal:



Hmm


Nigeria has Five satellites in the orbit, Nigeria is the fourth African country with the highest number of satellites in space.

Senegal launches her first satellite, yet you will always look for a way to talk down on Nigeria instead of just congratulating Senegalese and move on shocked.

That's low self esteem

There are too many Nigerians with inferiority complex.

It's hard to pinpoint why exactly.

I've met people from SOMALIA, LIBERIA, SIERRA LEONE, SOUTH SUDAN, and AFGHANISTAN who are so proud of their race and their country, you won't believe it.

Yet visit those places, and Nigeria is HEAVEN in comparison.

But there are people on social media right now from those countries, insulting Nigeria, and Nigerians accept it meekly.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by jazzman7711: 9:05pm On Aug 18
StarRiderr:
even at that his administration could choose to abandon the project but as a visionary leader he's Celebrating this achievement within a shortest period in his administration.. kudos to him and Senegal in general

If Tinubu had come into power and done what EVERY CANDIDATE said they would do, ie end fuel subsidy, and then, in the midst of public hardship, PROCEEDED TO EMBARK ON THE BUILDING OF A SPACE SATELLITE, and then, as Nigerians were suffering the effects of the predicted inflation and hunger, LAUNCHED THE SPACE SATELLITE to media fanfare, would you have supported it?

A simple yes or no answer would do.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by PlayMaker14: 9:08pm On Aug 18
Charmingrascal:



Hmm


Nigeria has Five satellites in the orbit, Nigeria is the fourth African country with the highest number of satellites in space.

Senegal launches her first satellite, yet you will always look for a way to talk down on Nigeria instead of just congratulating Senegalese and move on shocked.

That's low self esteem
Dear Emergency Lover of Nigeria, kindly point out where I "talked down" on Nigeria in my comment.


If you fail to do so, then you are shameless.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Manculated: 9:09pm On Aug 18
TouchNfollow:

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/senegal-successfully-launches-first-satellite/#google_vignette

Young and innovative brains.

Unlike some old and rusty brains in one country like that.

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by omowolewa: 9:11pm On Aug 18
Good, they wan to chile with the big boiz

They just started mining the space resources

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Skooltynz: 9:18pm On Aug 18
I thought they launched it themselves but in California

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Houseofglam7(f): 10:21pm On Aug 18
Nigeria left the group chat 🤭

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Cmanforall: 10:22pm On Aug 18
Congratulations 🎊

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by MaziObinnaokija: 10:22pm On Aug 18
cool

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Re: Senegal Successfully Launches First Satellite by Magnumproperty: 10:22pm On Aug 18
Them steal one of Nigeria's own for space that year. Too many crooks in Nigeria.

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