Divisions

Focus areas

• CubeSat and small-satellite design, assembly, and testing
• UAV platforms for agriculture, mapping, and disaster assessment
• Mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and systems engineering
• Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and advanced manufacturing

Human capital development

Structured courses in CubeSat development, CNC machining, 3D printing, and drone operations — including international programmes such as the Egyptian Space Agency’s Introduction to Satellite Systems and Applications Course.

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What we deliver

• Satellite imagery acquisition, processing, and dissemination
• National mapping — wetlands, agro-ecological zones, and land use
• Remote sensing for climate, resources, and environmental monitoring
• Geospatial intelligence supporting NSDI and national planning

GIS training

Drone pilot training, remote sensing analysis, GIS mapping, and flight planning — building the analysts and field officers who turn imagery into insight.

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Core functions

• Earth observation mission planning and implementation
• Telemetry, tracking, and command of national satellites
• Ground station operations and secure mission networks
• Facilitating launch access and system integration

Research themes

• Space weather monitoring and forecasting for technology users
• Ionospheric maps for Zimbabwe using GNSS techniques
• Scintillation studies and model integration with national data
• Education programmes that grow space science capacity

How we support the agency

• Strategic planning, budgeting, and financial compliance
• Talent acquisition across science, engineering, and operations
• Capacity development, performance, and knowledge management
• Policy frameworks that enable programmes and partnerships