ZIMSAT-1
Zimbabwe’s first satellite, successfully launched in November 2022. Used for monitoring drought conditions, mapping mining activities, assessing crop health, and generating accurate weather forecasts.
Programs
Programs & projects
Initiatives driving Zimbabwe’s space and geospatial capabilities.
ZIMSAT-2
Zimbabwe’s second satellite mission, building on the success of ZIMSAT-1 and expanding national capabilities in space technology and Earth observation.
CubeSat Development
Advanced CubeSat development using 3D printing technology and modern engineering practices to build indigenous small-satellite capability.
CORS Network
Continuously Operating Reference Stations providing GNSS services for surveying, precision agriculture, geophysical research, and ionospheric monitoring across Zimbabwe.
Agro-Ecological Zones
Successfully revised Zimbabwe’s Agro-Ecological Zones using satellite data and geospatial intelligence to support agricultural planning and decision-making across the country.
Wetland Mapping
Developed the comprehensive Zimbabwe Wetlands Master Plan 2021 through extensive satellite-based mapping and analysis, covering the entire nation to support environmental conservation.
Research & Innovation
Cutting-edge research in space science, geospatial analytics, and satellite constellation development — including UAV programs for precision agriculture and disaster assessment.
Human capital development
Training behind every programme
ZINGSA’s courses in Space Engineering and GIS turn national programmes into lasting capability — equipping engineers, analysts, and pilots with the skills to design satellites, operate drones, and deliver geospatial intelligence.
Space Engineering courses
From satellite fundamentals to flight-ready hardware.
- CubeSat development and small-satellite assembly
- 3D printing and CNC machining for aerospace parts
- Satellite subsystems and ground segment operations
GIS & geospatial courses
Connecting Earth observation to decisions on the ground.
- Drone pilot training and precision agriculture
- Remote sensing and GIS mapping
- Flight planning and field survey techniques