GaindéSat‑1A
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| Country/ies of origin | Senegal |
|---|---|
| Type | Nanosatellite |
| Status | Active |
| Constellation size | |
| First launch | 16 August 2024 |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Orbital height | Low orbit |
GaindéSat‑1A is Senegal's first satellite. It is a nanosatellite launched on 16 August 2024. It is the first on‑orbit milestone of Senegal's broader SenSAT/SENSAT national program aimed at using space data for practical development needs and it was led by Maram Kairé.[1][2] This made Senegal the 12th nation in Africa to launch a satellite into space.
