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An Egyptian Russian agreement to launch a military satellite
The Russian institute RKK Energia which specialises in the production of satellites and space faring rockets revealed on Saturday that a new Egyptian satellite will be launched. The satellites technical details were agreed upon after joint discussions during the Egyptian Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi's to Moscow. Energia had already launched the EgyptSat-2 earlier last year (16th April) from Kazakhstan.
In a statement to the Sputnik news agency, Russian Space Agency consultant Dr Hussien Alshifay said that Egypt and Russia were cooperating in the space sector around a project named "E-Star". The project includes the foundation of various space systems and remote sensing satellites.
The consultant added that the finer techinical details of the satalite are currently being hashed out and that the eventual satalite will be coproduced between the Egyptian and Russian sides.
He also revealed that the final contract for the satalite is expected to be signed during the Egyptian Presidents visit to Moscow during the May Day celebrations.
The consultant also said that the Egyptian military brass had explained to Russia its need for an advanced satalite equipped with a radar in order to locate terrorist tunnels and hideouts that EgyptSat-2 currently can't, although it can and is being used to target terrorist locations in the Sinai*.
عقد لاطلاق قمر صناعي عسكري بين روسيا ومصر
*Satellite imagery has also been used for border security and strikes against IS in Libya.
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The article goes on to quote a Russian military expert who predicts Egypt will allow Russia overflight and naval expedition in return for advanced anti air missile systemes, specifically the S-400. The same logistical aid is afforded to the US.
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Egypt to launch radar satellite by 2020: official
CAIRO: Egypt plans to launch its first radar satellite by 2020 to source ground water, identify landmines, and explore the deep sea, according to an official in the Egyptian Space Program.
An international tender would be posted to choose a foreign partner to help launch the satellite, the official who talked on condition of anonymity told Youm7 Saturday.
The Russian Sputnik agency reported in April that Egypt aims to develop its space program and Russia could be a strategic partner to establish a specialized space agency in Egypt.
Russia has signed number of agreements with Egypt in space field; in 1997, a cooperation agreement on scientific research was signed, while peaceful usage of nuclear power deal was signed in 2001. Another agreement on the peaceful use of outer space was inked in 2003.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi also signed in February a memorandum of understanding in space field with his counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Egypt to launch radar satellite by 2020: official | Cairo Post
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The Russian institute RKK Energia which specialises in the production of satellites and space faring rockets revealed on Saturday that a new Egyptian satellite will be launched. The satellites technical details were agreed upon after joint discussions during the Egyptian Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi's to Moscow. Energia had already launched the EgyptSat-2 earlier last year (16th April) from Kazakhstan.
In a statement to the Sputnik news agency, Russian Space Agency consultant Dr Hussien Alshifay said that Egypt and Russia were cooperating in the space sector around a project named "E-Star". The project includes the foundation of various space systems and remote sensing satellites.
The consultant added that the finer techinical details of the satalite are currently being hashed out and that the eventual satalite will be coproduced between the Egyptian and Russian sides.
He also revealed that the final contract for the satalite is expected to be signed during the Egyptian Presidents visit to Moscow during the May Day celebrations.
The consultant also said that the Egyptian military brass had explained to Russia its need for an advanced satalite equipped with a radar in order to locate terrorist tunnels and hideouts that EgyptSat-2 currently can't, although it can and is being used to target terrorist locations in the Sinai*.
عقد لاطلاق قمر صناعي عسكري بين روسيا ومصر
*Satellite imagery has also been used for border security and strikes against IS in Libya.
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The article goes on to quote a Russian military expert who predicts Egypt will allow Russia overflight and naval expedition in return for advanced anti air missile systemes, specifically the S-400. The same logistical aid is afforded to the US.
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Also related:
Egypt to launch radar satellite by 2020: official
CAIRO: Egypt plans to launch its first radar satellite by 2020 to source ground water, identify landmines, and explore the deep sea, according to an official in the Egyptian Space Program.
An international tender would be posted to choose a foreign partner to help launch the satellite, the official who talked on condition of anonymity told Youm7 Saturday.
The Russian Sputnik agency reported in April that Egypt aims to develop its space program and Russia could be a strategic partner to establish a specialized space agency in Egypt.
Russia has signed number of agreements with Egypt in space field; in 1997, a cooperation agreement on scientific research was signed, while peaceful usage of nuclear power deal was signed in 2001. Another agreement on the peaceful use of outer space was inked in 2003.
President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi also signed in February a memorandum of understanding in space field with his counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Egypt to launch radar satellite by 2020: official | Cairo Post
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Of note:
Egypt Russia Negotiate Second Satellite
Egypt to Launch Coms Sat in 2015
Egypt to launch "MisrSat-2" in 2016.
Egypt China to launch Sat in 2017
Russia launches spy sat for Egypt
