Ethiopia launched its first satellite into space on Friday, as more sub-Saharan African nations strive to develop space programs to advance their development goals and encourage scientific innovation.

People attend the launch of Ethiopia's first micro-satellite (ETRSS-1) at the Entoto Observatory on the outskirts of the capital Addis Ababa, Dec. 20, 2019.

Ethiopia has announced its intention to launch its first satellite during 2019 costing a total of $8 million and China will fund $6 million to the cost.

Ethiopia launches its first satellite into space – backed by China – that will help the country gather agriculture data. Ethiopian and Chinese officials gathered at an observatory in Addis Ababa ...

Ethiopian officials announced Monday that the country had successfully launched its first satellite into orbit. The satellite, which was developed with engineers from China, marks the country’s ...

Ethiopia launched its first satellite on Dec. 20. The launch marks the eighth African satellite launch this year, and the 41st satellite launch in African space history.

Johannesburg, South Africa — New satellite images have shed some light on the world's most hidden conflict. The images released by Maxar Technologies appear to confirm that fighting in Ethiopia ...

The Ethiopia-China partnership demonstrates how Beijing has stolen a march in African space co-operation while the US is missing opportunities. Ethiopia’s FARIS Technology is working with the ...

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia launched its first satellite into space on Friday, as more sub-Saharan African nations strive to develop space programs to advance their development goals and encourage ...