The effect of satellite launch sites on the environment, human health, and society: The Case of Bashaqle, Somalia
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Somalia’s emerging interest in space technology has gained momentum following Turkey’s 2021 space roadmap, which proposed establishing a satellite launch site in Bashaqle, Middle Shabelle. The town’s equatorial position offers exceptional orbital advantThe effect of satellite launch sites on the environment, human health, and society: The Case of Bashaqle, Somalia
Somalia’s emerging interest in space technology has gained momentum following Turkey’s 2021 space roadmap, which proposed establishing a satellite launch site in Bashaqle, Middle Shabelle. The town’s equatorial position offers exceptional orbital advantages, potentially positioning Somalia as a future hub for African space launches. Yet, global precedents—from Cape Canaveral to Baikonur—reveal that spaceports, while symbolizing progress, can impose profound environmental, health, and social burdens if not responsibly managed.










