Zambia completes earth receiving station, sets stage for satellite launch

Zambia has completed the construction of the Earth Receiving Station ahead of the launch of the country’s first satellite.

Technology and Science Minister, Felix Mutati, revealed that the government had so far spent over US$14 million to complete the Ground Receiving Station, located in the 10 Miles area of Chibombo District in Central Province.

Speaking in Lusaka West after touring Wonderful Group of Companies on Friday, Mutati reaffirmed government’s commitment to launching a satellite that would aid in agriculture, forestry, groundwater management, and other sectors.

“Experts are now testing the Ground Receiving Station as they prepare to go into phase two of the preparations to launch the satellite,” he said.

Mutati highlighted that the satellite would help predict the weather and mitigate the effects of climate change, such as drought.

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