Belgian SPACEBEL Signs Contract with DR Congo for First Commercial Earth Observation Satellite

en.Wedoany.com Reported - SPACEBEL has signed a contract with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to develop its first commercial Earth observation satellite, RDC-SAT, which is "Made in Belgium." The agreement was officially signed in Kinshasa on June 16, 2026, between SPACEBEL and the Ministry of Higher Education, Universities, Scientific Research and Innovation of the DRC.

Under the contract, SPACEBEL will deliver an Earth observation satellite named RDC-SAT, weighing approximately 250 kilograms. Once deployed, the DRC will be able to independently monitor its territory, natural resources, and environmental conditions, providing support for the country's development decisions and resource management.

SPACEBEL stated that this project fully demonstrates the company's comprehensive technical capabilities in aerospace engineering and satellite development. The signing of this contract marks an important milestone in the combination of Belgian space technology exports and the DRC's efforts to enhance its sovereignty over spatial data.

The company described the agreement as a significant achievement, indicating the deepening cooperation between European space technology providers and African countries seeking advanced capabilities in Earth observation and environmental management.

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