ADDIS ABABA – Various activities are being carried to explore the benefits of space science in Ethiopia, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MinT) disclosed.
MinT State Minister Yeshurun Alemayehu (PhD) told the local media that no one owns space in this world but those who actively explore space are the ones that benefits a lot in every aspect of life.
The above remarks made when the Space Science and Geo spatial Institute in collaboration with African Space Leadership and Nigeria embassy in Ethiopia organized training focused on “Enhancing International Space Cooperation” in Addis Ababa recently.
The state minister also said that:” In the efforts of exploring the space, cooperation is crux of matter.” He, therefore, said his ministry in collaboration with African Space Leadership and Nigeria embassy in Ethiopia launched training on space science in order to learn more about this part of the universe thereby making strides in such field of study.
“It is obvious that countries that have invested heavily in space science have created sphere of influence in the world.”
Taking about the training, Yeshurun said that it mainly focuses on space science, space diplomacy and space management in a bid to create the needed awareness on this kind of discipline.
Space Science and Geo Spatial Institute Deputy Director General Abdurazk Umar on his part said that Ethiopia’s involvement in various activities of space science has been so far seen as a stepping stone for future development .
He noted that despite challenges , space science presents vast opportunities in the 21st century to develop communication, agriculture, medicine, education and other fields.
With a view of benefiting space science exploration, countries should work together to invest in technology and science , he said.
BY MISGANAW ASNAKE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2024
