Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS) Dinner Meeting

The Houston Section of AIAA is pleased and honored to be hosting Dr. Tulu Besha Bedada and Dr. Berhan Gessesse of the Ethiopian Space Science Society, who will be discussing the following topics:

Ethiopian Space Program Activities:  Past-Present-Future

Using Space Technology for the Betterment of Mankind: Enhancing earth observation technology for water resource monitoring, supply and sanitation development from African perspective

It is also our great privilege to welcome the following special guests:

  • Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie, and Princess Saba of Ethiopia
  • His Excellency Ulisses Jose’ Pauletta Rolim of Lisbon, Portugal

Additionally, we will be hosting Astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar.

Please join us for this highly-anticipated event highlighting the laudable work being done by the ESSS for space technology and humanitarian efforts.

Agenda (subject to change)

Time Event
5:30 Cocktails
6:00 Dinner
Entertainment by Angela Beck, Chris Walker, Jonathan Yudkin and Jay Vern Vernali
6:15 Introductions

  • Astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar
  • Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie, and Princess Saba of Ethiopia
  • His Excellency Ulisses Jose’ Pauletta Rolim of Lisbon, Portugal
6:45 Ethiopian Space Program Activities: Past-Present-Future
ESSS-Ethiopian Space Science Society
The presentation will narrate the whole journey of the Ethiopian space activities starting from the late 1950s to recent remarkable advent made by the ESSS and our future space strategic program. Our presentation will remind us about our long term partnership with USA through highlighting Ethiopia’s collaboration with Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory on the first of its kind space geodetic and astronomical earth observation satellite tracking and imaging mission using a network of 12 BEKER NUN Camera deployed all over the world in the early days of space development. One BEKER NUN camera was being installed in Ethiopia in 1966 and was in operation until 1973. Additionally, we will present detailed activities performed in recent years by the ESSS and Entoto Observatory. The visit of the NASA’s administrator Major General Charles F. Bolden to Entoto Observatory/ESSS and his discussion with the Ethiopian Ministry of Science and Technology will be one of the major focus areas of our public talk.
7:30 Using Space Technology for the Betterment of Mankind: Enhancing earth observation technology for water resource monitoring, supply and sanitation development from African perspective
ESSS Dr. Tulu Besha Bedada and Dr. Berhan Gessesse
Development of a concept to address and realize the prime objectives and aspirations of Prince Ermias’s African water initiative program

  • Water resource status in Ethiopia (both surface water and groundwater)
  • Earth observation technology and water resource monitoring nexus
  • Clean water supply and accessibility
  • Water pollution and quality monitoring
  • Water-borne and water-related diseases
  • Neglected Tropical Diseases
  • Major challenges for the realization of clean water supply program in rural Ethiopia
  • Opportunities to enhance clean water supply for rural Ethiopia
  • Establishing national/international partnership & cooperation for water initiative program in Ethiopia, etc.
8:15 Q&A/Panel Discussion

  • New water initiative project for Ethiopia
  • The way forward for initiating space and Earth observation projects
  • How to proceed to establish R & D collaboration between Ethiopian Space Science Society/Entoto observatory with various organizations
8:30 Closing Remarks

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December Dinner Meeting: Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS) Dinner Meeting

Please join us Thursday, December 3, 5:30pm, Space Center Houston, Astronaut Gallery for enthralling discussions on the following topics:

  • Ethiopian Space Program Activities: Past-Present-Future
  • Using Space Technology for the Betterment of Mankind: Enhancing earth observation technology for water resource monitoring, supply and sanitation development from African perspective

It is also our great privilege to welcome the following special guests:

  • Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie, and Princess Saba of Ethiopia
  • His Excellency Ulisses Jose’ Pauletta Rolim of Lisbon, Portugal

Additionally, we will be hosting Astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar.

RSVP today (or visit the Eventbrite page)!