Rwanda on course to establish space industry
A few years ago, sending a satellite into space was unheard of for less developed countries because it required heavy financial muscle.
![The Minister for ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire holds Rwanda's first CubeSat, known as RWASAT-1, in Kigali on May 16, 2019. It was sent into orbit in November. The Minister for ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire holds Rwanda's first CubeSat, known as RWASAT-1, in Kigali on May 16, 2019. It was sent into orbit in November.](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/uploads/imported_images/files/main/articles/2020/08/10/minister-paula-ingabire-holds-rwandas-first-cubesat-known-as-rwasat-1-on-may-16-2019.jpg)
The Minister for ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire holds Rwanda's first CubeSat, known as RWASAT-1, in Kigali on May 16, 2019. It was sent into orbit in November.