About Space Operations and Launch Services
Mission Operations
Once a spacecraft is in orbit, the department is responsible for managing its operations, including monitoring its health and status, conducting manoeuvres, and ensuring that it is meeting its mission objectives.
Ground System Development
The department develops the ground systems and infrastructure necessary to support space missions, including the design and construction of ground stations, communications networks, and data processing systems
The Ground Segment Network (GSN)
Zimbabwe joined the BIRDS ground network which consists of a collection of ground-based communication facilities, including ground stations, satellite control centres, and supporting infrastructure. This supports the downloading of data from the satellite when it passes BIRDS network countries and the data is shared for analysis
Technology Development
Our department conducts research and development of new technologies and systems that can be used to support future space missions.
