Egyptian Space Agency

EgSA
Egyptian Space Agency
وكالة الفضاء المصرية
AbbreviationEgSA
Formation17 January 2018
TypeSpace agency
HeadquartersNew Cairo
Location
Coordinates30°02′59″N 31°36′26″E / 30.049799°N 31.607099°E / 30.049799; 31.607099
Chief Executive Director
Prof. Dr. Sherif Sedky
Budget (2021)
£65 million EGP
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The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) is an Egyptian space program founded on 17 January 2018,[2] succeeding the National Authority for Remote Sensing & Space Sciences (NARSS)[3] as the premier space authority in Egypt. The EgSA headquarters are housed in the Egyptian Space City, which also houses the African Space Agency (AfSA) headquarters, after Egypt won a bid to the African Union for its hosting in 2019.[4][report 1][5][6] The EgSA operates under the scope of the Egyptian Government and sees many of its executive decisions made at a presidential level. EgSA is currently responsible for satellite launches and monitoring, as well providing a platform for affiliated STEM fields to further develop in Egypt.[7] The EgSA and its predecessor have administered 13 satellites as of August 2024, with the most recent being NEXSAT-1 launched on the 3rd of February, 2024.[8]

  1. ^ Mohamed Saied (20 October 2020). "Egypt considers space program". www.al-monitor.com. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Sisi passes law establishing Egyptian Space Agency". Egypt Independent. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  3. ^ Africa, Space in (20 November 2019). "National Authority For Remote Sensing & Space Sciences Upgraded To Egypt Space Agency". Space in Africa. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Egypt wins bid to host African Space Agency". EgyptToday. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  5. ^ "President El-Sisi relies on space technology to boost Egypt's economy". Atalayar. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  6. ^ Faleti, Joshua (30 January 2023). "African Space Agency Formally Inaugurated". SpaceWatch.Global. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  7. ^ Federation, International Astronautical. "IAF : Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA)". www.iafastro.org. Retrieved 2022-12-20.
  8. ^ "List of satellites and space agencies in North Africa". SPACEHUBS AFRICA. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 2024-08-30.


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