COLAF and GomSpace extend collaborative endeavours, elevating Colombian space competences at a contract value of 261,000 USD for the first phase
The Colombian Aerospace Force and GomSpace has formally renewed their collaboration in support of the Colombian space program, elevating Colombian Space Competences.
The Colombian Aerospace Force (COLAF) and GomSpace has formally renewed their collaboration in support of the Colombian space program. At a value of 261.000 USD (2.8 MSEK), the first phase of enhancing Colombian space capabilities even further has been initiated.
It is expected that the agreement will support establishing a local Assembly, Integration, and Verification (AIV) setup. The AIV will allow the COLAF to design and develop, locally, its satellites, pushing forward its space objectives in line with Colombian interests.
According to COLAF: "The Colombian Aerospace Force, as the leader of space development in the country, will continue deploying new capabilities to dominate space while strengthening its presence in air and space domains".
The partnership with COLAF dates back to June 2014, and has so far delivered crucial successes evidenced in two active satellites, FACSAT-1 and FACSAT-2.
The FACSAT-1, launched in November 2018, has contributed significantly to institutional and state objectives by capturing over 3000 images.
Recently, the FACSAT-2 mission, also known as Chiribiquete, was successfully launched and is currently operational. Knowledge transfer is central to the FACSAT program by enabling COLAF to participate in all satellite development stages, from design to operation.
Equally important is the fact that the COLAF built the Space Operations Center in Cali, Colombia, a ground station that facilitates control and management of its satellites.
Carsten Drachmann, CEO of GomSpace, comments "It is always a pleasure to work with Major General Carlos Silva and his team. I am looking forward to the next part of our journey to make the COLAF vision and mission come through."
For more information, please contact:
Carsten Drachmann (CEO)
Tel: +45 40 63 40 36
E-mail: cdra @ gomspace.com
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