NaSPUoN-OGPM2030 UNOOSA The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Avio S.p.A. (Avio) have selected a consortium led by the University of Nairobi in Kenya, joined by the University of Arizona from the United States of America and the non-profit organization Space Trust as the first awardee of the ‘Accessing space with Vega C’ programme. The selected team will launch a CubeSat at no cost on board the Vega C rocket. The CubeSat will be used to demonstrate technologies, such as an inflatable antenna. It will build on NaSPUoN (Nanosatellite Platform for the University of Nairobi), a test bed to integrate satellite technologies, designed and developed by students from the University of Nairobi under a grant provided by Kenya Space Agency. The “Accessing space with Vega C” programme is delivered under the Access to Space for All initiative, specifically its Satellite Development Track. The track is dedicated to building capacity for designing, developing, operating, and utilizing satellites with a focus on developing countries. Acting Director of UNOOSA Niklas Hedman said: “We are thrilled that the Access to Space for All initiative keeps delivering unique programmes for the benefit of the UN Member States. Kenya has been strategically […]
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