An Egyptian scientist with the German space agency: I dream of transferring knowledge to my country
Ahmed Farid, the Egyptian astronaut who is the "space controller" of the German space agency Space Operations Department and the first acting Egyptian, said he hopes to present his knowledge and knowledge to Egypt, in recognition of its generosity to its children. Egypt is keen to enter the field of space science and the construction of an Egyptian space station, as well as efforts to build an African space station also in Egypt.
Farid added that his journey was not easy. He started from Egypt and was selected for a company grant IBM Among the 4500 advanced, added to him a lot in the disciplines of computer science and technology management, which excelled in them, and then moved to the Institute of Economics and Statistics German IMF In a symbolic training opportunity for two months, Fred was able to prove his worth and efficiency, prompting the Germans to give him the opportunity, until he reached his current position as a "space controller" of the German space agency.
Farid said that the road was not paved; it faced many obstacles, including language, different cultures, prevailing stereotypes in general, and many opportunities and attempts that resulted in rejection, but he managed to overcome this and complete his way, and participated in many successful space projects such as The Atlantis shuttle, along with its work at the International Space Station [ISS], is part of the German section. It also heads an African group of space experts from South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria and Ghana and has worked for the International Federation of Space Science.
Farid added that space science could contribute to the construction of small satellites for specialized uses cube sat; To analyze bacteria in water at a much lower cost and greater accuracy, and to avoid the risks and threats of diseases that could threaten the lives of millions, in addition to their use in predicting floods and floods, studying beaches and the effects of sculpture and erosion and its effects on the environment and life.
Farid concluded by saying that he seeks to transfer expertise to his country, in the interest of the public interest, and in cooperation with Egyptian expertise in various fields.
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