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Cover source Wipro Infotech 1 EDITORIAL The future of Nigeria’s space assets Outer space is the expanse that exists through the simultaneous use of both assembling satellites that are beyond the Earth and between celestial t h e o r b i t a l l o c a t i o n a n d t h e specifically built and oriented to cash in bodies. Contrary to common knowledge electromagnetic spectrum. Nigeria, on this part of the world. They are doing and opinion, it is not completely empty having taken its position in the orbits what we failed to do and we could but a special and interesting vacuum should be a space-flourishing nation. surrender a sizeable portion of the comprising a low density of particles, We do have the outer space capacity $50billion industry we failed to harness. plasma of Hydrogen and Helium as well and assets to like most space nations; Nigerians could still be paying for space- as electromagnetic radiation, magnetic deploy space technology to transform based services while the country fields, neutrinos, dust, cosmics. Though, our lives and solve many problems. possesses arguably the biggest space it could be commonly agreed as a matter industry in Africa. of convention to take the Karman line defined at an altitude of 100 km (62 miles) Space technology remains crucial in our above sea level as the level where the “With our space lives as we explore suitable solutions to outer space starts to have effect. assets generating the emerging non-conventional and multi-faceted challenges we face today Satellites are launched into space for less than N1billion in both our environment and the society. specific tasks and are usually designed Today, we have climate change which specifically to fulfill these roles. Of the yearly, and knowing has shown early warning signs just as over one thousand one hundred active we pray they don't begin to show their satellites orbiting the earth today are of that each satellite in obvious impacts and effects. nine types namely; Communication orbit have a fixed Satellite, Remote Sensing satellite, Things are not as it used to be as we Navigational satellite, Low Earth Orbiting life span, a lot of have too much or too little of what we are Satellites, Medium Earth Orbiting used to. Excessive rainfalls leading to Satellites, Global Positioning Systems, awareness on the flooding, too little rains, too much Geostationary Satellites, Drone sunshine and diurnal temperatures, Satellites, and Polar Satellites.The part of government non-seasonability of rainfall are signs Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) is the most that climate change is a reality. In our sought after orbital slots to place satellites and private sector is society today, we are faced with social due to its position in relation to the Earth needed to ramp up problems that threaten our security and and its rotation. existence as a nation. Bokoharam in the the benefits from North, Kidnapping and pipeline vandalism in the south are disturbing Nigeria's space program was inaugurated our space assets”. social threats that have often defied in the country in 2001 by President conventional approaches and solutions. Obasanjo, and since then, the country However, we must realize that what we had launched five Nigerian satellites into failed to do, others might do it or are Therefore, a new concept and scientific the orbit namely: NigeriaSat1¸ already doing it and the ideas and approach must be probed and NigeriaSat2, NigeriaSat X, NigComSat-1, opportunities we failed to plug, others harnessed that can also be deployed in and NigComSat-1R which is a would implement them right in our the total collaborative efforts to replacement of NigComSAT-1 due to the corridors for which we would also be combating these challenges. So far, mishap of NigComSAT-1.The space required to pay for the services in one scientific and technical advancements opportunity in Nigeria in terms of business way or the other. made in space technology makes it the ecosystem is valued about $50billion obvious choice and the way to go as far yearly which includes the asset on ground The trend and scope of space activities as looking for alternative solutions are and in space, which remains largely by the developed nations indicate that concerned. untapped. space policies have become very significant for these groups of countries HRH Engr. Otis Anyaeji, FAEng, FNSE both for economic enhancement and As at the time Nigeria launched itself into other uses. Inmarsat, with their global space, most African nations were still far satellite network and strength would behind and it was both an outstanding sooner than later, begin to acquire decision by the Nigerian government and significant market share in our satellite its people that put the future correctly in and space industry. Iconic information focus. The orbit location spectrum and Communications (ICT) companies resource is the bone of contention for the such as Google and Facebook whose growing outer space industry because of traditional strengths are extensive its dual context nature; that is, a resource server farms are also launching whose value can only be realized themselves into space connectivity by 5 LEADERS Ausso Leadership Training Academy Building business leaders and entrepreneurs Source: Airbus Defence and Space We have always known you to be a career in technology and excel. 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