Zimbabwe Launches ZIMSAT-2: A Leap in Space Technology
| Topic | Details |
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| Why in News | Zimbabwe launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2, from Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia, marking a significant milestone in its space programme. The satellite is equipped with a high-resolution multispectral camera for applications in agriculture, resource mapping, and environmental monitoring. |
| Satellite Name | ZIMSAT-2 |
| Launch Date | November 2023 |
| Launch Location | Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia |
| Satellite Type | Low Earth Observation Satellite |
| Primary Function | High-resolution multispectral imaging for agriculture, resource mapping, and environmental monitoring |
| Collaborating Agency | Southwest State University, Russia |
| First Satellite | ZIMSAT-1 (Launched in November 2022) |
| National Space Agency | Zimbabwe National Geo-Spatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) |
| Ministry Involved | Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development |
| Key Contributor | Zimbabwean engineers and PhD students in Russia |
| Potential Benefits | Crop health monitoring, yield prediction, nutrient deficiency identification, disaster management |
| Related Fields | Agriculture, Environmental Monitoring, Disaster Management |
| Country Details | Country: Zimbabwe, Capital: Harare, Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar |