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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Ikaeniyan0:
It's an insult for you to think this can be done in less than 5 month the guy is in power

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

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.

ivolt:

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

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.

PlayMaker14:
In my reply to you, I asked you a question,
Give me an answer to mine and I will definitely give you yours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 .

That's low self esteem

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

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 .

That's low self esteem

TouchNfollow:

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