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April 12, 2026
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Kenya, Egypt and Uganda step into space climate monitoring with launch of ClimCam payload

Kenya, Egypt and Uganda step into space climate monitoring with launch of ClimCam payload

Kenya Space Agency has successfully launched the ClimCam payload to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, advancing Africa’s role in climate monitoring...

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Kenya, Egypt, and Uganda have successfully launched the Climate Camera (ClimCam) payload to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant advancement in Africa's space-based climate monitoring capabilities.

  • The payload was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday, April 12.
  • Key organizations involved include the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), the Egyptian Space Agency, and the Uganda National Space Programme.
  • ClimCam utilizes artificial intelligence to provide near real-time weather and climate data, enhancing environmental monitoring and disaster preparedness across Eastern Africa.

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