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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired a crucial meeting on Monday, February 12th, as stated by the Algerian presidency in a press release, to evaluate the Algerian Space Agency and plan its future direction. Notably, army chief General Said Chengriha was also present during the session.
The agency will be equipped with «the most modern technical space tools», leveraging cutting-edge technologies and mobilizing qualified personnel from specialized institutions. Graduates from institutes of higher mathematics and the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence will be particularly emphasized. This proactive approach aims to achieve a 2040 vision, collaborating with Algeria's strategic partners.
This announcement follows Morocco's December 2023 order for a new satellite from Israel, replacing its aging Mohammed-VI A. It's worth noting that both Russia and India have previously explored collaboration with Algeria's space program.
Algeria's recent security challenges in the Sahel, particularly in Mali, have highlighted the limitations of its current satellite capabilities. The existing Alsat-1B, Alsat-2B, and Alsat-1N satellites, launched in 2016, require upgrading.
