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First Ethiopian Remote Sensing Satellite (ETRSS-1): Mission information and overview
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  • Gemechu Fanta Garuma,
  • Solomon Belay Tessema,
  • Abdissa Yilma Tiky,
  • Zelalem Wudu Addis,
  • Yeshurun Alemayehu Adde,
  • Nigussie Mezgebe Giday,
  • Messay Woldehana Elsea,
  • Chen Yuanwei,
  • Dawit Kassaw Gedefaw,
  • Tsegaye Demsis Lema,
  • Yonas Negash Mekonnen,
  • Alazar Siyoum Demissie,
  • Alemiye Mamo,
  • Amarech Alebie Addisuu,
  • Biruk Abreham Abate,
  • Daniel Atnafu Chekole,
  • Dugasa Belay Zeleke,
  • Ephrem Beshir Seba,
  • Ermyas Aklilu Feleke,
  • Etsegenet Getachew Alemu,
  • Eyasu Leta Alemu,
  • Eyoas Ergatu Aredo,
  • Feleke Zerihun Terefe,
  • Getachew Wollel Tiru,
  • Getnet Gebreezgiabher Fikru,
  • Jerusalem Tamirat Teklu,
  • Mirjana Povic,
  • Noah Diriba Debar,
  • Samson Tilahun Moges,
  • Sebhat Tadesse Ademu,
  • Seblu Humne Negu,
  • Shimels Kebede Tegaw,
  • Shore Salle Chota,
  • Tesfay Yemane Tesfu,
  • Titike Kassa Bahaga,
  • Wudu Worku Wodaj,
  • Yekoye Asmare Tariku
Gemechu Fanta Garuma
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Solomon Belay Tessema
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abdissa Yilma Tiky
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), P.O.Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Zelalem Wudu Addis
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Geodesy and Geodynamics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Geodesy and Geodynamics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Yeshurun Alemayehu Adde
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Nigussie Mezgebe Giday
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Messay Woldehana Elsea
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Chen Yuanwei
Space Star Technology Co. Ltd. , China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), China, FH Satellite Co., Ltd., China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), China
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Dawit Kassaw Gedefaw
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Tsegaye Demsis Lema
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Yonas Negash Mekonnen
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Satellite Research, Development and Operations, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Alazar Siyoum Demissie
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Alemiye Mamo
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Amarech Alebie Addisuu
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Biruk Abreham Abate
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Daniel Atnafu Chekole
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Dugasa Belay Zeleke
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ephrem Beshir Seba
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ermyas Aklilu Feleke
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Etsegenet Getachew Alemu
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Eyasu Leta Alemu
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Geodesy and Geodynamics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Eyoas Ergatu Aredo
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Feleke Zerihun Terefe
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Getachew Wollel Tiru
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Space Policy and Strategy Directorate, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Getnet Gebreezgiabher Fikru
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Jerusalem Tamirat Teklu
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Mirjana Povic
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Noah Diriba Debar
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Samson Tilahun Moges
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Sebhat Tadesse Ademu
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Seblu Humne Negu
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Shimels Kebede Tegaw
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI),Aeronautics and Astronautics Center, Department of Space Engineering Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Shore Salle Chota
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of High Performance Computing Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Tesfay Yemane Tesfu
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Titike Kassa Bahaga
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Wudu Worku Wodaj
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Yekoye Asmare Tariku
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC), Department of Space Science and Applications Research & Development, P.O. Box 33679, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abstract

The amount and quality of land, water and atmospheric information is critical to plan, monitor, predict and mitigate the impacts of climate change, urbanization and population growth. To get reasonably accurate regional information, Ethiopia launched its first Earth Observing satellite on the 20thof December 2019 in collaboration with the government of China. The 65-kg Ethiopian Remote Sensing Satellite (ETRSS-1) carries one earth observing multispectral camera to measure many aspects of land, water and biosphere. It was placed on sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 628.61km and collects images at a Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) of 13.75-m within a revisit period of 4 days. Currently, all the instruments are operating as intended and the early-stage images captured by ETRSS-1 are within sensible and acceptable range. This indicates that it can serve as a supplementary and alternative data source to operational and research services.