Abstract Space technology and access to space have been elusive for developing countries over the last half century, owing to the lack of awareness of policy /decision makers about the role of space technology in national development. Space technology was seen as very expensive and prestigious, meant only for the major industrialized countries, while the developing countries should focus on building their national economy and providing food, shelter and other social amenities for their ever-growing populations. In the last decade, the trend has changed, with many developing countries embracing space technology as one of the major ways of achieving sustainable development. This can be seen in countries like India, China, Morocco, South Africa Nigeria, Egypt, and South Korea, among others. The present trend towards small satellites has also aided this transition because, apart from the small size, they tend to be cheaper to build and launch, with shorter development time, lower complexity, improved effectiveness and reduced operating costs. This in turn has made them more affordable and has opened up now avenues for the acquisition of satellite technology. This paper focuses on the various plans, programs and results of using small satellites in various developing countries, with special reference to Nigeria.
Small Satellites in Developing Countries — An Integral Part of National Development
2002-01-01
8 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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