The National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA says space technology is relevant to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.
The Director, Centre for Satellite Technology Development of NASRDA, Spencer Onu said this in Abuja in commemoration of the International Day of Human Space Flight.
The first human space flight was carried out by Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet citizen on April 12th, 1961, and the historic event opened the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity.
The day was thereafter fixed by the United Nations General Assembly as the beginning of the space era for mankind.
Onu said celebrating this day is also recognising the human effort in creating the system for space exploration.
The General Assembly, however, expressed its deep conviction of the common interest of mankind in promoting and expanding the exploration and use of outer space.
