Ethiopia's first satellite was sent into space on Friday, a landmark achievement for the ambitious country that also caps a banner year for Africa's involvement in space.

New satellite imagery shows the reservoir behind Ethiopia’s disputed hydroelectric dam beginning to fill, but an analyst says it’s likely due to seasonal rains instead of government action.

Ethiopia plans next year to join an exclusive club of African nations: those with their own national satellites.

The satellite, which was developed with engineers from China, marks the country’s first foray into space and a milestone for its three-year-old space program, according to The Associated Press.

Ethiopia says it will launch a civilian satellite into orbit in three to five years to better predict weather conditions and for remote sensing activities inside the country.

Johannesburg, South Africa — New satellite images have shed some light on the world's most hidden conflict. The images released by Maxar Technologies appear to confirm that fighting in Ethiopia ...

Beza Tesfaye, General Manager of Ethiopia Space Science Society (ESSS) feels satisfied that her country on Friday successful launched its first ever satellite to space through the support of China.

ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopia plans next year to join an exclusive club of African nations: those with their own national satellites. The country’s first satellite, due to be launched in September with ...