GGPEN Signs MoU with the University of Botswana to Enhance Space Development
From (L-R) Professor David Norris, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Botswana and Dr Zolana João, Director General of GGPEN, signing the MoU
The National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Botswana (UB) to enhance space development and bring social and economic benefits to citizens. The MoU was signed by Dr…
GGPEN Signs MoU with RASCOM to Enhance Connectivity for African Nations
From (L-R) Mr Timothy Adi Ashong, the Director General of RASCOM and Dr Zolana João, the Director General of GGPEN, signing the MoU
The Angolan National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM). This MoU aims to enhance connectivity for African nations, develop mutually…
MSTelecom and GGPEN Sign MoU to Enhance Broadband Connectivity in Angola
MSTelecom, a leading telecommunications service provider in Angola, and the Angola National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on delivering high-speed broadband connectivity across Angola.
Dr Zolana Joao, General Manager of GGPEN and Felisberta Martins de Jesus, the CEO of MSTelecoms, signed on the sidelines of…
MarCNoWA and GGPEN Sign MoU to Use EO Applications to Improve Sustainability
The GMES and Africa Marine and Coastal Areas Management for North and West Africa (MarCNoWA) Project, represented by Professor Boateng Onwona-Agyeman, Provost of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at the University of Ghana (Project Director, GMES and Africa, UG), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dr Zolana Joao, General Manager of the Angola National Space…
GGPEN Hosts Delegates from the Zambian Ministry of Technology and Science
The Managing Director of the National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) hosted a team of delegates from the Zambian Ministry of Technology and Science, led by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Brilliant Habeenzu, the Zambian Ambassador in Angola, Laurence Chalungumuna, and Dr Faustin Banda, to explore opportunities for enhancing space cooperation, explicitly focusing on the advantages of…
GGPEN and ENDIAMA Launch Tech-Minas to Revolutionise Diamond Mining in Angola
The National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) and ENDIAMA have successfully launched Tech-Minas, a cutting-edge Earth observation tool that combines satellite imagery, artificial intelligence (AI), and Chat GPT. This innovative technology is poised to revolutionise how ENDIAMA, its users, and partners monitor and map diamond-related activities throughout Angola.
Tech-Minas promises to…
GGPEN’s TECH-GEST Recognised as Top 100 AI-Integrated Projects Worldwide Driving Sustainable Development
TECH-GEST, an AI service created by the Angolan National Space Program Management Office (GGPEN), was named in the 2022 edition of the IRCAI Global Top 100 as one of the top 100 AI solutions directly or indirectly addressing one or more Sustainable Development Goals.
TECH-GEST utilises AI/ML technologies and satellite or drone images to monitor assets and infrastructure. It offers various…
GGPEN Launches Third Edition of Satellite Design Course
The Angolan Management Office of the National Space Program (GGPEN) has launched the third edition of a 5-week course on the design, construction, and launching of Cansats as part of the Angola ICT 2023 event.
The course will be held at the Instituto Superior de Tecnologias de Informacao and Communications, University of Luanda, from 8th May to 14th June. Participants will include over 40…
MINTTIC’s Minister Lauds GGPEN’s Commitment to Supporting the National Development
In a press release by the National Space Program Management Office (GGPEN), the Angolan Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication (MINTTIC), Mário Oliveira, during his visit to the agency’s Space Applications Development Laboratory, stated that the purpose of the laboratory is to utilise satellite data and applications for Angola’s socio-economic…
GGPEN Visits Portuguese Space Agency
The Director General of the National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN), Dr Zolana Joao, visited the premises of the Portuguese Space Agency (PT Space). The Director-General had discussions with the president of PT Space, Ricardo Conde, to explore models for exchanging experiences, staff training and future collaboration between both agencies.
Through this partnership, GGPEN plans to…