Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI)

The Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) is Ethiopia’s autonomous federal institute for space science and geospatial technology, established in 2022 through the merger of the former Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute and Geospatial Information Institute. SSGI leads national space-science and geospatial activities, develops and uses satellites, unmanned aerial vehicles, and related infrastructure, conducts research, training, consultancy, data services, and technology transfer, and represents Ethiopia in regional and international space cooperation.