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Morocco’s 2nd Satellite Will Be Launched Nov.21

November 14, 2018 Jaber Ali

Morocco’s second Earth observation satellite will lift off on November 21st from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana (South America). Built by a consortium comprising Thales Alenia Space and Airbus, the MOHAMMED VI – B satellite will be Read more

Morocco to bolster its reconnaissance capabilities through launch of state-of-the-art satellite

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 Jaber Ali

Morocco is about to start operating a state-of-the-art satellite, named the Mohammed VI – A Satellite, that will be put into orbit on November 8. The earth observation satellite will be used for mapping and land surveying activities, regional development, Read more