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Dar Es Salaam Leans on International Partners for National Space Program
Tanzania has signed a space partnership memorandum with Roscosmos, aiming to develop a national space agency and launch its first Earth observation satellite in March 2027. The agreement is part of Tanzania’s broader efforts to build a domestic space industry, with the government also exploring investments with SpaceX. This move is expected to enhance Tanzania’s capabilities in space applications, including agriculture, water management, and urban planning. The partnership was first reported by Unknown Source.