Taifa-1 Satellite is Kenya’s first operational earth observation satellite. It is equipped with an optical camera that takes pictures simultaneously in multispectral and panchromatic modes enabling it to operate within and beyond the visible light spectrum. The satellite is the first of what is intended to be a constellation of small earth observation satellites, with subsequent systems expected to be of higher capability observation satellites, with subsequent systems expected to be of higher capability. Kenya’s first operational 3U Earth observation satellite, Taifa-1 satellite, was built at a cost of Ksh.50 million Defence Principal Secretary (PS) Patrick Mariru has said. The Taifa-1 … Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Taifa-1 Satellite