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The head of Egypt's National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences said "MisrSat-2" will be launched in 2016 using Egyptian know how.
"MisrSat-1" pictured alongside "SaudiSat-3"
Dr. Medhat Mokhtar head of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences said "MisrSat-2" os scheduled to be launched in 2016 to that's specialised for research and development purposes.
He said - to Middle East News Today - that the first phase of work has started on the satellite by an Egyptian team he also stated that about 60 % of its components and programs will depend on Egyptian expertise, noting that it will contain modern technology and precision imaging , and will be able to upload/download large amounts of satellite imagery.
Mokhtar added that the foreign partner would have a restricted role in the review and approval of what has been implemented after the completion of the design stages , pointing out that the development of "MisrSat-2" will coincide with the requirements required for it to be used in several areas which include spatial, demographic, agricultural and industrial research.
رئيس هيئة الاستشعار: إطلاق القمر الصناعي "مصر سات - 2 " عام 2016 بخبرات مصرية - بوابة الأهرام
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This satellite will be used to complement/replace "MisrSat-1".
Egypt will launch 3 satellites in the coming years "MisrSat-2" in 2016, "DesertSat" in 2017, and an unnamed Russian satellite at an unknown date. Although the language used suggests this satellite is strictly for civilian use the reality is that it will primarily serve a military purpose since its the armed forces which will both fund and operate the satellite.
"MisrSat-1" pictured alongside "SaudiSat-3"
Dr. Medhat Mokhtar head of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences said "MisrSat-2" os scheduled to be launched in 2016 to that's specialised for research and development purposes.
He said - to Middle East News Today - that the first phase of work has started on the satellite by an Egyptian team he also stated that about 60 % of its components and programs will depend on Egyptian expertise, noting that it will contain modern technology and precision imaging , and will be able to upload/download large amounts of satellite imagery.
Mokhtar added that the foreign partner would have a restricted role in the review and approval of what has been implemented after the completion of the design stages , pointing out that the development of "MisrSat-2" will coincide with the requirements required for it to be used in several areas which include spatial, demographic, agricultural and industrial research.
رئيس هيئة الاستشعار: إطلاق القمر الصناعي "مصر سات - 2 " عام 2016 بخبرات مصرية - بوابة الأهرام
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This satellite will be used to complement/replace "MisrSat-1".
Egypt will launch 3 satellites in the coming years "MisrSat-2" in 2016, "DesertSat" in 2017, and an unnamed Russian satellite at an unknown date. Although the language used suggests this satellite is strictly for civilian use the reality is that it will primarily serve a military purpose since its the armed forces which will both fund and operate the satellite.
