Ethiopia engages in space activities through the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI). The ESSTI's mission is to build national capabilities in space science and technology through developing human resources, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks, aligning with national development programs. Ethiopia launched its first satellite, ETRSS-1, in 2019. The Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS) is a non-profit organization that promotes astronomy, space science, and space technologies in Ethiopia.
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Kuzi is currently available to users in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, with plans to expand coverage to the rest of Africa.
The Long March 8 that carried Hisea-1 also launched a nanosatellite developed by Ethiopia and Beijing Zhixing Space Technology Co. Ltd.