In Summary
  • The launch was expected to take place on Wednesday, April 12 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, but it was pushed further by two days. 

Kenya's Taifa 1 satellite was Saturday launched after three failed attempts.

The launch happened at around 9:44 am.

The launch took place in the USA, California at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

The launch was put on hold for a third time on Friday and pushed to Saturday.

The satellite was deployed aboard a Falcon 9 rocket alongside other satellites from other countries. 

The launch was expected to take place on Wednesday, April 12, but failed.

Kenya Space Agency on Tuesday said the delay was due to unfavourable upper-level wind conditions” that would affect the rocket’s flight trajectory. 

The country was all set to witness the historic launch which was to be streamed live from the University of Nairobi. 

Experts had gathered to take Kenyans through the events and the importance of the satellite and the nation’s socio-economic development.

Kenya Space Agency had also invited everyone to watch the launch live through their website. By Laura Shatuma, The Star