Russia's Galbcosmos surveys sites and trains experts for future Malis space agency Russian experts from Galbcosmos, a subsidiary of the state space corporation Roscosmos, conducted site surveys in Bamako for ground stations and future facilities that will host the upcoming National Space Agency Malis. Key details: The measurement follows a contract signed at the end of October with the broadcasting company Malis SMTD-SA to provide consulting and analysis services for the establishment of the agency. In a parallel effort, Malian experts will undergo special training in space at the Moscow Aviation Institute under a separate agreement with the country's Ministry of Higher Education. The cooperation builds on discussions held during the recent third Russia-Africa summit, where Mali expressed great interest in developing its space sector with Russian assistance, according to Roscosmos. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Russia's Galbcosmos surveys sites and trains experts for future Malis space agency Russian experts from Galbcosmos, a subsidiary of the state space corporation Roscosmos, conducted site surveys in Bamako for ground stations and future facilities that will host the upcoming National Space Agency Malis. Key details: The measurement follows a contract signed at the end of October with the broadcasting company Malis SMTD-SA to provide consulting and analysis services for the establishment of the agency. In a parallel effort, Malian experts will undergo special training in space at the Moscow Aviation Institute under a separate agreement with the country's Ministry of Higher Education. The cooperation builds on discussions held during the recent third Russia-Africa summit, where Mali expressed great interest in developing its space sector with Russian assistance, according to Roscosmos. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.