Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) researchers and students will now be able to receive and process real-time satellite data directly from orbit.
This comes as Nust launched an on-campus satellite data-receiving ground station on Wednesday. The station will strengthen Namibia’s capacity in Earth observation, scientific research and evidence-based decision-making.
The on-campus station in Windhoek moves towards improving Nust’s growing investment in satellite research, data analysis and advanced communication systems.
Nust acting vice chancellor Andrew Niikondo at the launch announced that the university will soon introduce a master’s degree programme in satellite system design and satellite communication.
He said the programme will equip graduates with specialised skills in satellite engineering, communication systems and the practical application of satellite data to support sectors such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster risk management and urban planning.
Deputy executive director of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Lisho Mundia at the event said Namibia is moving towards establishing a comprehensive legal framework to regulate national space activities.
“It is my belief that, with this comprehensive legal framework in place, we will be able to properly regulate national space activities and move away from the current ad hoc approach to space science we are witnessing,” he said.
