Egypt Launches Locally Manufactured SPNEX Satellite for Climate Research

The Egyptian Space Agency has announced the successful launch of the SPNEX satellite last Wednesday, December 10, 2025, marking the spacecraft's entry into its designated orbit and the initiation of its first signal transmissions.

The launch, aboard China's Lijian-1 launch vehicle, represents a significant scientific milestone within Egypt’s nano-satellite development program, affirming the nation's capability and expertise to progress from satellite design and implementation to testing and full operational deployment in space.