Sri Lanka’s first nano satellite which was developed by the Arthur C. Clarke Institute with Japanese assisstance will be launched by mid-2019, Non-cabinet Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe said at a media briefing.
The statellite has been developed by Dulani Chamika and Tharindu Dayarathne- two research engineers attached to the Arthur C. Clarke Institute.
According to the Minister, this nano satellite, a cube measuring 10 cm along its edge and weighing around one kilogramme, will be deployed into the orbit at an altitude of around 400 kilometer.
"The Ministry has taken measures to implement a new programme called ‘Shilpa Sena’ to promote science and technology to enhance its contribution to the economic growth of the country," he added.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today warned that Ceylon Electricity Board Employees would have to make a choice in the next two months.
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