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Sri Lanka's first nano satellite to be launched by mid-2019 : Sujeewa
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.
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