Globally, space science and space technology will be invaluable to fostering international cooperation with the socio-economic development, environmental protection, and management, disaster protection, peace and security, space research, and countries working in space. 




Evidence shows that movement in the field of space science in Ethiopia started in the 1950s. According to data from Space Policy magazine, astronomical surveillance, satellite surveillance, and photo-sharing, and in cooperation with international partners, have been at an early stage. The sector has seen significant growth since the 1960s and the 1970s, but not until 2004.

The establishment of the Ethiopian Space Science Society in 2004 also inspired the country's space science technology. In early 2013, the first research institute, Botanical Laboratory and Research Center was established by a consortium consisting of 32 public universities and board of the Ethiopian Space Science Society.

This institute has made it's own contribution to the development of space science technology by building knowledge, expertise, and capacity in relation to the application of space science and technology. Specifically, some universities have been involved in designing construction projects for the education sector, research and scientific studies related to the sector.

Data shows that the Ethiopian  government conducted a successful Space Program in November 2016 under Council No. 393/2016 and the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute and the National Space Science Institute to conduct space surveys.

According to the survey, studies have shown that low scientific foundations, lack of educated human resources, poor space technology capabilities, very limited space infrastructure, lack of control of space issues, lack of access to national development programs, lack of awareness, and so on Although the problems are not completely solved, Ethiopia passed these problems and brought the first satellite on December 10, 2012. 

The satellite enables countries with a variety of socioeconomic problems, particularly food insecurity, adequate utilization of minerals, updating the land information system, and using ground-based, terrestrial and flying systems. 

It is also said to have a a significant contribution to predicting productivity and exploring potential issues, especially in relation to modern agriculture.
 

Source: FDRE's Space Science Policy (December 2011)