DR Congo Orders Its First Satellite to Watch Over Its Own Land
The DR Congo satellite RDC-SAT will let the country monitor its forests, mines and rivers from space under a new deal with Belgium's Spacebel.
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Central Africa Africa DR Congo Orders Its First Satellite to Watch Over Its Own Land By Samuel Ncube · June 26, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. DR CONGO · SCIENCE Key Facts —First national satellite: RDC-SAT will be the DR Congo’s first Earth-observation satellite, built by Belgium’s Spacebel. —Signed in Kinshasa: The agreement was concluded on June 16, 2026 with the Ministry of Higher Education, Universities, Scientific Research and Innovation. —What it carries: The 250-kilogram satellite will carry a hyperspectral imager that captures fine detail across the country.
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