Last December, Ethiopia proudly welcomed a new day in its technological advancement.
The country successfully launched its first observatory satellite into space, immediately enabling the nation to monitor data crucial to agriculture, climate, mining and environmental protections. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed basked in the success of the historic breakthrough and declared that Ethiopia can now “seek knowledge and information from space.”
Read more in a report by the Associated Press.
I had the distinct honor of meeting with one of the nation’s leaders, His Excellency, Mr. Jemal Beker, the head of the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology.
Highlights of this wide-ranging and consequential discussion were captured by the Fana Broadcasting Corporation in Ethiopia and broadcast on national news channels.
Ethiopia’s first satellite is being used for observations – monitoring weather patterns, viewing crops, etc. Ethiopia is a highly agricultural community and this ability is exciting for them. In the future, the country plans to launch communication satellites.
Ethiopia’s grand achievement hits close to home for GNB Corporation and its deep involvement in high-quality vacuum applications, including areas in food and juice processing, space travel, medical, semiconductor, university research and scientific vacuum technologies.
Any time there is a space simulation vacuum chamber, GNB Corporation products are there.
Our products resonate across industries and make the world a better place. They save lives and greatly improve everyday life with applications in cancer treatment, solar panels, batteries, satellites, vehicle safety features, eyewear and LED light fixtures. These are just a few examples of how we support a range of innovation initiatives, which are directly tied to the technology improvements the Ethiopian government just ushered in.
Our cutting-edge technology and our demand for excellence in product design, consultation, engineering, and implementation, provide the support and resources government and industry need to forge a new path into the future.
GNB Corporation cannot be more honored to work alongside organizations around the world that perform satellite testing and other vital technology deployments that protect and improve the lives of people everywhere. Companies in Italy, China, Russia, Brazil, India and the United States are looking forward to working with the Ethiopian Government and other partners on their vacuum testing requirements and sharing in their successes as they continually reach for new heights and goals.
I would like to thank the country of Ethiopia for inviting me to celebrate this great achievement. We look forward to working with them in the future.