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Addis Ababa, December 1, 2025 — The Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has launched a new network of satellite data collection stations in Addis Ababa and several regional cities. This development marks a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey. The initiative is part of the broader Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy, which aims to drive technological progress across the country. State Minister of Innovation and Technology, Muluken Kere, emphasized that the strategy has created a strong foundation for major technological advancements. He pointed to ongoing efforts in building digital infrastructure and reiterated the government’s commitment to expanding satellite data receiving stations nationwide. Muluken also highlighted recent digital achievements, such as the rollout of the Digital ID project, and expressed optimism about the growing pool of skilled professionals in Ethiopia, which he sees as a positive sign for the nation’s digital future. Cur...

Soyuz MS-28 Mission Successfully Reaches ISS Despite Launch Pad Damage The Soyuz MS-28 mission, which saw a Russian Soyuz spacecraft carrying two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut successfully dock with the International Space Station (ISS), faced an unexpected challenge during its launch. The launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was damaged after the mission lifted off, raising concerns about future operations at the site. Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, confirmed that "damage to a number of elements of the launch pad was detected" following the launch. The agency stated that repairs would be carried out as quickly as possible. However, some Russian space bloggers have expressed concerns that the damage could lead to delays in future launches, especially since Baikonur is Russia’s only manned-mission site. Despite these challenges, the Soyuz spacecraft reached the ISS safely on Thursday. The crew includes Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Ser...

Overview of the Crew-10 Mission The Crew-10 mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration as four astronauts returned to Earth after an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, consisting of US astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japan's Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, completed their journey on Saturday. They splashed down off the coast of California in the Pacific Ocean at 3:33 p.m. UTC/GMT, concluding an almost 18-hour trip from the ISS. Upon splashdown, McClain, who served as the Dragon commander, expressed her gratitude, stating, "From the entire Crew-10, thank you. It was truly the ride of a lifetime." This return signifies the completion of NASA’s 10th commercial crew rotation, highlighting the agency’s ongoing efforts to maintain a continuous human presence in space. Scientific Achievements During the Mission During their 146-day stay on the ISS, the Crew-10 team conducted over 200 important...