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The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a U.S. firm, Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA), on Human Space Flight programme to send the first Nigerian to space. The National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) signed the MoU on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja on Wednesday. The Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Adepoju,…

BREAKING : Ramadan to end on Wednesday- Agency

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said the appearance of the next astronomical lunar crescent, which signifies the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, is on Wednesday, 12 May 2021. By the prediction of the Nigerian space agency, if it occurs, the Eid Fitri festival, which comes a day after the end of Ramadan, will be celebrated by Nigerian Muslims on…

Senate confirms Halilu Ahmed Shaba as DG of NASRDA

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba as Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). Shaba’s confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology presented by the chairman, Senator Uche Ekwunife, at plenary in Abuja. The lawmakers approved that Shaba be confirmed when…

Nigeria To Replace NigeriaSat-2 With New Satellite

Nigeria Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has announced that the country is working on launching a new satellite to replace NigeriaSat-2.

NigeriaSat-2 was launched alongside NigeriaSat-X at the Yasny military base in Russia.

The satellite was developed and built by UK-based film Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) and it was launched into orbit by Ukrainian Dnepr rocket.

Sinc…