Senegal Space Project (SENSAT)

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Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation System Strengthening Program

Axis 1 : Competitive Economy

SO.1.8. Build a dynamic research and innovation (R&I) system

Funding (public et prive) :

20,578,422,000 FCFA

Project leader

Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

Project description

The space project aims to develop a national space ecosystem. It includes the manufacturing and operation of satellites, the establishment of adapted infrastructures (Assembly, Integration and Testing Centre – MAIT), and the training of qualified human resources. These satellites provide precise data for key sectors such as maritime security, agriculture, land-use planning, and the management of natural resources, thus contributing to the socio-economic development of the country.

Intervention zones

🇸🇳 14 région(s) d'intervention

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Funding (public et prive)

20,578,422,000 FCFA

General Objective

Develop the emergence of a national space ecosystem to make it a driver of economic and social
development

Specific Objectives

Ensure the availability of competent and qualified human resources in the field of space
Establish infrastructures through the construction of a MAIT centre for satellite manufacturing and
operation
Establish an institutional and legal framework for the space sector
Promote an attractive environment for the emergence of startups and the establishment of
multinational companies in the space field

Expected results

Competent and qualified human resources in the space field are available in Senegal
The MAIT centre for satellite manufacturing and operation is established
An institutional and legal framework for the development of the space sector is defined
An attractive environment for the emergence of startups and the establishment of multinational space companies is promoted

Key milestones

2025

Manufacturing of the 2nd CubeSat

Manufacturing and launch of the 3rd CubeSat

2026

2027

Launch of the SenCom programme (telecommunication satellite)

Orbital deployment of the Ninki-Nanka constellation

2028

2029

Launch of the micro GeoSat (project completion planned for 2030)