Cabinet has approved the Proposal to build a Satellite Station in Uganda with the main objective of developing Uganda’s space capabilities in a well-coordinated and harmonized manner.
This will help the country to leverage Space Science and Technology for Sustainable Development.
According to Hon. Judith Nabakooba the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Uganda will in turn get increased evidence-based technology information for planning and decision making, improved Space Science and Technology Infrastructure to support Research for Industrial Development of the Country, improved defense and security through improved capabilities for cross border movement monitoring and surveillance for the Country.
Other benefits include; Increased Private Sector Investment in Space Science, Technology research and Innovation which will in the end enhance Foreign Direct Investment and collaborations, which will in turn attract or spur development of new Technologies in the Country, improve National Earth observation and remote sensing centres for the Country, Improved application of Space Science and Technology to the Social, Economic, Political and Environmental needs of the country while ensuring that Uganda also becomes a significant user and player of the outer space and increased Human Resource capacity to facilitate the development of Space Technology in the Country.
