New capital: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Thursday, April 2, 2026, highlighted the pivotal role of the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) in supporting national objectives and promoting the use of space technology for planning, development, and resource management. Madbouli made these remarks during the 11th board meeting of the EgSA at the Cabinet’s headquarters.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting was attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelaziz Konsowa, and the agency’s CEO Maged Ismail, along with board members. Ismail presented key files, including the anticipated launch of the SPNEX satellite, detailing its scientific goals, partner institutions, and strategic benefits for the advancement of domestic space technology and national capacity building.
Ismail also discussed collaboration with a European body to obtain international quality certifications (EN 9001 – AS 9100:2016), aimed at standardizing the agency’s design, production, and testing operations. Additionally, he reviewed the outcomes of the Arab Space Cooperation Group meeting, the launch of an Arab youth hackathon on space applications, and the national space program strategy, which aligns with technological advancements and Egypt’s national security requirements.
The meeting further addressed preparations for hosting the African Space Agency headquarters and the commencement of its operations in Egypt. Discussions included local and international memoranda of understanding with the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center, Minya Governorate, and the Russian and Indian space agencies. Progress on the technology zone within the space city, a hub for domestic space industry development, was also highlighted. The utilization of satellite monitoring systems for managing strategic resources and supporting agriculture, environment, climate change response, and crisis management was emphasized.
The agency’s CEO reviewed research and development projects within international partnerships to enhance Egypt’s capabilities in peaceful space applications and data analysis. Human capacity development was discussed through the Egyptian Space Academy, which aims to train and qualify national talent for sector sustainability.
The agency’s board also examined the year-end report for 2025-2026 and the draft budget for 2026-2027, ensuring alignment with financial governance, efficiency, and national priorities. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of ongoing institutional coordination and disciplined work to elevate Egypt’s regional and international standing in space science and technology.