DODOMA, May 17 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzanian government is in an advanced stage of initiating the process of formulating a national space and satellite policy, as part of its plan to ensure the country owns its own satellite to support economic development, national security, and communication.
This move follows Tanzania’s ratification of two key international treaties related to the use of outer space.
The announcement was made in Parliament in Dodoma by the Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Jerry Silaa, while presenting his ministry’s budget estimates for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
Minister Silaa identified the two ratified treaties as the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which outlines the principles guiding nations in the exploration and use of outer space, and the 1975 Registration Convention, which concerns the registration of objects launched into outer space.
“It is the goal of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government to ensure that Tanzania has its own satellite to drive national progress in various areas including the economy, security, and communications,” said Silaa.
He further stated that following the ratification of these treaties, his ministry will develop a dedicated policy and implementation strategy for all activities related to space technology. This strategy will cover international cooperation, satellite registration, data usage, and the promotion of domestic technological advancement in the space sector.
This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to position Tanzania among the nations benefiting from modern technology for sustainable development. — NNN-DAILYNEWS
