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Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by FlamingGun: 7:55am On Aug 12, 2013 |
Yes, Nigeria has a space programme. Since 2003 the West African country has been operating its own satellites, three of which are currently collecting data from Earth orbit. But this week Nigeria's space agency came under fire after UK newspaper the Daily Mail reported on British politicians questioning why Nigeria is spending money on satellites while accepting foreign aid for the large proportion of its citizens who live in poverty. In fact, the country's satellites support food production in the region and disaster relief around the world – including helping with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the US. Nigeria's National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA) launched its first orbiter, NigeriaSat-1, in 2003. The roughly $13 million cost was paid for by the Nigerian government, but it was built by Surrey Space Technology (SST) in the UK and launched from a Russian spaceport. The spacecraft was equipped with high-resolution optical and infrared cameras. "They are there to look at agriculture production, improving food security," says Audrey Nice of SST. The satellite was also designed for environmental monitoring, such as tracking desertification and even locust swarms. Eye on disaster NigeriaSat-1 lasted until 2012, four years longer than expected. It was succeeded by NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X, which both launched in 2011 carrying similar instruments. These satellites were also made at SST, with Nigerian engineers helping to build the latter. In addition to a continued environmental mission, the satellites' high-resolution images of the country will help Nigeria review electoral boundaries ahead of its general elections in 2015. The NigeriaSats are also part of the international Disaster Monitoring Constellation, coordinated by SST. This network of satellites includes Chinese, Spanish and UK spacecraft that can provide rapid images from space when environmental disasters strike. In 2005 NigeriaSat-1 was the first satellite to send back pictures of the east coast of the US following Hurricane Katrina, says Nice. And the orbiter contributed images to aid workers following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Nigeria provides disaster-related imagery for free, but the country generates income from the satellites by selling other image data. NASRDA also commissioned a Chinese-built communications satellite, NigComSat-1, that launched from China in 2007. The satellite lost power a year later and was replaced in 2011 by NigComSat-1R, which is currently providing broadcast and internet services in Nigeria. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn24025-how-nigeria-has-been-using-its-satellites.html#.UgiGcKwaLFI 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Emmyk(m): 9:49am On Aug 12, 2013 |
Why cant you just copy n paste ? |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by physise(m): 3:27pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
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Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by mkmyers45(m): 3:28pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Interesting.... 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Fazhy: 3:29pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Really?
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Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Nobody: 3:30pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
#Faints |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Sagytarius1: 3:31pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Why use satellite to collect date when Calenders full for market? Even my nokia touch knows the time and date even without mtn network. Make I hear word o jare. Satelite ko. Dish ni. PS. I nor read that long article sha. So nor crucify me. 12 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Lobolintin(m): 3:31pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
I folow build am,i gave them the witch tech, |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by bright007(f): 3:32pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
the last time i checked... browsing the net and buying internet data remains very expensive in Nigeria compared to other countries with or without satelite in space. 6 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by 25Calibre(m): 3:32pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Where is musiwa, he is the king of satellite photos 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by flexpro(m): 3:35pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Naija we no dey carry last, very soon the government will start project of going to the sun for electricity which in tune will put billions into their private pockets. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by badbros(m): 3:35pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
ohhhhh I see. they fly to the moon but they can't find food for the starving 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by IAMBREEZY: 3:35pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
OK |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Nobody: 3:35pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
This doesn't and will not change the fact that we are still 'behind' in development when compared with the rest of the world. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by zuma4k(m): 3:36pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Ok |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by irecruit(m): 3:37pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
this is greatnews. |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by dridowu: 3:39pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Musiwa will function very well on this thread |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by ProminentStar: 3:39pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
I just joined nairaland. please how do I comment on threads? |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Nobody: 3:43pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Now they are scared of what the country might use her technology knowledge and resources for in the nearest future. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Nobody: 3:43pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
ProminentStar: I just joined nairaland. please how do I comment on threads?your dad could have just used a condom 15 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Youngzedd(m): 3:43pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
ProminentStar: I just joined nairaland. please how do I comment on threads? Smash your device on the ground and your topic will make front page. 4 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by fitzmayowa: 3:46pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Hmmm |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by fr3do(m): 3:46pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
A satellite going out of orbit is very dangerous,even more dangerous than a meteor of its size.insufficient orbit velocity i guess. V < [gr]^1/2 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by bory09(m): 3:47pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
What should i gain from this news na. Is this a great news worth celebration or otherwise i want to know 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by ProminentStar: 3:49pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
sheyie2007: your dad could have just used a condomall I asked for was ur help and since u couldn't do that u should have kept mute. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by solomon111(m): 3:50pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
"Date" or DATA? |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by bory09(m): 3:50pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
ProminentStar: I just joined nairaland. please how do I comment on threads?do you mean how do i display my foolishn€ss. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by ajetunde: 3:51pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
ProminentStar: I just joined nairaland. please how do I comment on threads? 7 Likes
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Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Nuzo1(m): 3:51pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Sagytarius°: You know, you don't have to use very dry and unintelligent jokes to mask your ignorance. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by moshoodn(m): 3:53pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Nice one Nigeria. I love my country. |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by DisGuy: 3:53pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
which satellite helped us monitor our own flooding last year?
how much? 2 Likes |
Re: Nigeria Uses Its Satellites To Collect Data From Earth Orbit by Nobody: 3:54pm On Aug 12, 2013 |
Huh To collect date? Me no understanding. |
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