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South Sudan satellite-centre pledge for University of Juba reaffirmed

Israel reaffirmed a pledge to establish a satellite ground-station centre for University of Juba science students. The report gives no construction or opening details.

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A meeting between Israel’s ambassador and South Sudan’s caretaker information and communications technology minister discussed a proposed ground-based satellite centre for science students at the University of Juba. The ambassador said the earlier pledge to establish the facility remained in place.

The ministry said the initiative could support scientific research at the university. The report does not say the centre has been built or begun operating, and gives no opening date or cost.

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Status of University of Juba satellite-centre pledge

Proposed ground-station centre for science students in South Sudan.

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    Earlier pledge reaffirmed

    Israel’s ambassador reaffirmed a pledge to establish a ground-based satellite centre for University of Juba science students. The source does not say the centre has been built or is operating.

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The report says Israel reaffirmed an earlier pledge; it gives no construction status, opening date or cost.

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