Ghana has become the first Sub-Saharan African country to send a satellite into orbit around the earth. <\/p>\n
Ghanasat-1 was released from the International Space Station on Friday nearly a month after its launch from the Kennedy Space Centre on Elon Musk's SpaceX flight 11. <\/p>\n
Around 400 people burst into applause at the All Nations University in Koforidua, when the satellite began its orbit. <\/p>\n
Weighing 1,000 grammes, the Cubesat satellite represents the culmination of a two year project which has cost 40,000. <\/p>\n
It is being used to monitor the country's coastline as well as helping Ghana enjoy the full benefits of satellite technology. <\/p>\n
The satellite, which was built by students at the college is equipped with low and high-resolution cameras. <\/p>\n
It is also fitted with a device which will make it possible to broadcast the country's national anthem and other independence songs from space. <\/p>\n
Its progress is also being followed by the JAXA Tsukuba Space Centre in Japan. <\/p>\n
Dr Richard Damoah, the product co-ordinator, said it marked a new beginning for the country. \"It has opened the door for us to do a lot of activities from space,\" he told the BBC. <\/p>\n
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