This document discusses space applications as a strategy for sustainable development in Africa. It provides an overview of the Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC) in Ethiopia, including its vision, mission, training programs, and research areas like astronomy, space science, remote sensing, and geodesy. Benefits of investing in space education and research include economic gains in agriculture, land management, and more, as well as social benefits like education, communication, and disaster response. The document recommends expanding education and research collaboration between African institutions, conducting joint projects with international partners, and collectively addressing legal issues to help develop African space programs and applications.

1. Space Applications as a strategy for sustainable development of
Africa
Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC)
Oct. 6, 2016 Sheraton Addis
Solomon Belay Tessema (PhD)Solomon Belay Tessema (PhD)
Director, EORCDirector, EORC
Tulu Besha (PhD)Tulu Besha (PhD)
Head, Earth Observation Research DivisionHead, Earth Observation Research Division
Addis AbabaAddis Ababa

2. OutlineOutline
• Entoto Observatory- a highlight
• Vision and Mission of EORC
• Training Program
• Research and Development
• Benefits from investment in space education, R&D
• Application of space technology for education, research and
industry
• Recommendations

3. 3200m asl
Entoto Observatory: A highlight
Entoto Observatory is established in 2012 by the council of
Ethiopian Space Science Society
32 Ethiopian Public Universities
One Private University
…EORC is legally and officially transferred into MoST.

4. Vision and mission of EORCVision and mission of EORC
Vision:Vision:
To make Ethiopia effective and extensive user of space sciences
and technologies.
Mission:Mission:
Satisfy all space science and technology, especially satellite science and
technology needs of country fully by 2025 meet all needs to all fields.
Develop the necessary capacity and research to be contributor to the
development of science and technology of the field.
Build regional, continental and international network to be fast learning
country in space science, astronomy and related technologies.
Promote space science, astronomy and related technologies, by
establishing different outreach programs.

5. Training program– operated since Oct. 2014
Provide high quality postgraduate training (MSc and PhD) to:
build sustainable human capacity in space science and technology
Promote and encourage space and Earth system research
meet nation’s demand for space applications
44 graduate students are enrolled in four disciplines44 graduate students are enrolled in four disciplines
Specialty
Programmme Remark
MSc. PhD
Astronomy &
Astrophysics 9 13
Space Science - 7
Remote Sensing 11 11
Geodesy - 8 # 59

6. Research and Development
Space Exploration - Focus areas
® Astronomy and Astrophysics
Observational & Theoretical
Planetary Astronomy
Stellar Astronomy & Astrophysics
Extragalactic Astronomy
Cosmology
Space & Astronomical Instrumentation
Establishment of twin optical telescopes

7. Research and Development
Space Exploration - Focus areas
® Space Science
Earth-solar system environment
interactions
Geomagnetic storm studyGeomagnetic storm study
Solar flare and coronal mass ejection
Ionosphere and Troposphere study
Climate science and modeling

8. Research and Development
Earth Observation – Focus areas
® Geodesy
use a mix of space geodetic
techniques:
Satellite & airborne gravity
Global Navigation Satellite System
Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar
Altimetry and Satellite Laser Ranging
Research areasResearch areas
Establish, maintain and update Geodetic
Network
Precise positioning, navigation, cadastral
mapping, surveillance operation, etc.
Disaster monitoring: landslide, tectonics,
flood, earthquake, etc.
Infrastructure deformation monitoring
Monitoring global Mass transport and
changes

9. Research and Development
Earth Observation-Focus areas
® Remote sensing
use satellite remote sensing to study
Land resource monitoring
Precision agriculture
Hydrology and watershedHydrology and watershed
management
Geomorphology and geologic
applications
Climate change and heat flux
Urban and regional planning and
development
1973 1995 2015
MSc research outputs

10. Research and Development
® Formulating the Ethiopian Space Programme Strategic Plan
Core Areas of the Strategic Plan
Build capacity in space program through education & training;
Boost space-earth linkages through R & D;
Develop facilities for supporting space and earth observation education, R&D
Enhance the use of space programme for sustainable developmentEnhance the use of space programme for sustainable development
Expand outreach programme
Establish space driven business & consultancy services
Establish national research financing framework
Outcome:
The government of Ethiopia has included Space programme in GTP II

11. Research and Development
® Satellite Program
EORC started to develop capability in satellite technology
What is implemented so far?
Developed space strategic plan and submitted to the government
The government of Ethiopia has included Space program in GTP II
Conducted Earth Observation Satellite Feasibility
Study with support from STSG
Develop, built and operate earth observation satellite in
Ethiopia by Ethiopian through learning-by-doing
Build complete satellite facilities in Ethiopia, with
training and development of the Ethiopian scientists and
engineers
Lay the foundation for Ethiopia’s further advancement
for autonomy in capability for space technology and
science

12. Research and Development
® Formulating the Ethiopian Draft Space Policy
Core Areas of the Space Policy
Capacity building in space science and technology
Building Space Infrastructure
Promoting Space Application
Ensuring national security and well-being of the community;
Bilateral and multi-lateral collaboration to intensify Space Programme in Ethiopia
Financing Strategy in Space Science and Technology
Institutional Framework, Responsibilities and Mandates
Legislative Framework
Co-operative Governance
Monitoring, Evaluation and Policy Review
Progress:
Submitted to/In preparation to be submitted to the Ethiopian Government

13. Benefits from investment in space education, R&D
Economic Benefits
Enhance economic development in
wider sectors
Agriculture
Land registration and administration
Urban and regional planning
Electricity production
Natural resource management,
Social Benefits
Improve public awareness and knowhow
about our planet, solar system and
universe
Create new knowledge and education
Improve telecommunication, TV and radio
Social and Economic Impacts
Natural resource management,
exploration and use
E-commerce
Modernization of Transport sector
Infrastructural development
Create new industries
Job opportunity and income
Create new technology and
innovation
Improve telecommunication, TV and radio
broadcasting services
Food and water security
Electricity
Weather forecast
Location based service
Crop insurance
Disaster monitoring, early warning,
mitigation and response

14. Application of space technology for education, Research
and Industry
Education
Enhance the development of new
curricula
Remote Sensing, geodesy,
astronomy, space science,
satellite engineering, etc.
Enhance human capacity
development in field
Industries
Encourage industries to use satellite
applications for wider issues
Enhance industry-university
linkagedevelopment in field
Strengthen scientific collaboration
and networking
Increase public awareness
Research
Create new research ideas and
opportunities
Foster innovation in science and
technology
Increase collaboration at national,
regional and global levels
linkage
Encouraging space industry
Increase cooperation and
competitiveness between industries

15. Recommendations
® Education and Research
Expand the development of new curricula in space science and technology
related disciplines
Create Center of Excellence in different political and economic regions of
Africa as a hub for advancing R&D in space science and technology
Create strong scientific collaboration between institutions working in
space sector to enhance transfer of knowledge and technology
Conduct joint research projects with international partnersConduct joint research projects with international partners
Encourage African countries to participate in big scientific missions:
Space exploration
Mars landing and rover
Lunar probe
International Space Station

16. Recommendations
® Collaboration
Enhance regional and international collaboration in space sector
Create experimental project on satellite applications
Develop, test and operate satellites with the support from international
partners
Encourage African countries to participate on the development of remote
sensing satellite missions
Establish capacity building framework to maximize the transfer of
knowledge and technology
Establish academic staff and student exchange program
Initiate Africa to develop its own resource monitoring satellite
constellation

17. Recommendations
® Collectively work on legal space issues
Encourage African countries aspiring for space program to:
establish space agency
formulate space policy and space law
Create collaborative framework between African space programs
Support the implementation of the African Union space policy and
strategic plan
Create awareness about the need for Africa to establish African
Space Agency