The Prime Minister follows up with the CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency on a number of work files
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, met today with Dr. Sherif Sedqy, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency. To follow up on a number of work files.
The Prime Minister began the meeting by emphasizing the great importance that the Egyptian state gives to developing its space infrastructure, through intensive investment in human capital and scientific innovation, in a way that strengthens its position on the international space arena and supports its national aspirations.
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During the meeting, the CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency stressed that there are strategic goals for the Egyptian state in the field of localizing space technology, which is a major axis for achieving sustainable development in various vital fields, pointing to the Egyptian efforts aimed at employing space data in making strategic decisions.
Dr. Sherif Sedqy also reviewed the unique capabilities that the agency possesses, including modern and advanced laboratories, touching on the most prominent international partnerships that enhance the agency’s efforts in achieving its goals, and the agency’s endeavor to secure strategic partnerships, form future initiatives, and enhance international cooperation to ensure Egypt’s continuation of Play a leadership role in the global space community.
In this context, Dr. Sherif Sedqi reviewed the developments in the executive position of the space city’s facilities, as well as the current position on the localization of satellite technology, in addition to the details of establishing a joint-stock company to manufacture satellite components, and a company to market the agency’s products, in addition to launching an electronic platform to empower users. From browsing and purchasing satellite images, as well as activating a number of international agreements that were concluded with a number of institutions and competent authorities in this field.
Dr. Sherif Sedqi talked about his participation in the space conference organized by the European Union last September at the European Space Agency’s headquarters in Rome, noting that the conference focused on strengthening strategic partnerships between Europe and Africa in the field of space, and that the importance of cooperation between the two sides was emphasized. To support sustainable development in vital areas such as: digital communications, energy, and transportation, in addition to confronting challenges related to climate change and food security.
Also during the meeting, the CEO of the agency spoke about the role of the Egyptian Space Agency as a major actor in the field of space exploration and technology development, noting that it had successfully launched two satellites: “EgyptSat/2” and “NexSat/1.” It also led The agency has many ambitious projects, in addition to communications satellites and educational satellites, as well as activating a cooperation protocol between the agency and the Egyptian General Authority for Survey.
The meeting also touched on the plan to market satellite visuals, where the CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency reviewed the developments in the executive position to design and implement an electronic platform to enable users to browse and purchase satellite images, and coordinate with the concerned authorities to provide the Egyptian market’s needs for satellite images at a price competitive with international prices. And to save foreign currency.
