Ministry of External Affairs and NSIL sign agreement for assistance in launch of Nepalese Munal satellite

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: August 13 2024

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A MoU was signed between India's Ministry of External Affairs and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for the launch of Nepal's Munal satellite, with the satellite aimed at creating a database of vegetation density on the Earth's surface.
Munal satellite will be launched on board NSIL's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, and MoU was exchanged during the 7th Joint Commission Meeting.
Nepalese space startup Space Foundation Nepal (APN) has assisted Nepali students in designing and building this satellite.

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Ministry of External Affairs and NSIL sign agreement for assistance in launch of Nepalese Munal satellite