Mar 27, Kathmandu- The Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA) has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with Egyptian private company ‘Aqumar’ to promote local satellite manufacturing and the development of the space sector.

EGSA announced this in a statement. ‘Aqumar’ is an Egyptian company specializing in satellite technology.

According to the statement, the protocol signed on Monday aims to enhance cooperation in the production of satellites and their components in Egypt, as well as use EGSA’s advanced infrastructure for environmental, mechanical and electrical testing of satellites.

EGSA CEO Sherif Sedki and AQUMAR CEO Ahmed Nassar attended the signing ceremony of the protocol. EGSA calls it “a new model of integration between Egyptian research institutions and technology companies in the space sector.”

The protocol also includes cooperation in satellite operations, exchange of scientific and technical expertise, and frequencies for satellite communications. The partnership will support the country’s ambitions to develop satellites for Internet of Things services, telecommunications, and Earth imaging, the statement said.