Astronomy

Maurice is just waiting for the first images of his nanosatellite, MIR SAT-1. The spacecraft, which was launched on June 3, orbits the Earth in a low orbit. This is a first for the country that wants to get more funds for observation and monitoring of its territory. From our Port-Louis correspondent,The MIR SAT-1 was launched…

This is a first: an asteroid in the solar system now bears the name of a Senegalese, Maram Kaire. The 42-year-old astronomer has been honored by the International Astronomical Union. Recognition of the President of the Senegalese Association for the Promotion of Astronomy (ASPA). Much invested in promoting discipline and popularizing his passion, he recently led two missions for NASA in his country.…