Pretoria, South Africa – (September 10, 2019) The African Astronomical Society (AfAS), is excited to congratulate the Director General of the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Dr. Solomon Belay Tessema, who received the ‘Higher Honor Laureate Prize’ from Abyssinian Award for his contribution to the development of the Ethiopian space program and astronomy and science in East Africa.
In congratulating Dr. Tessema for his award, the AfAS Executive Committee recognises his efforts in the development of Astronomy and Space Sciences on the continent. Dr. Tessema has dedicated himself to serving our community for which we are truly grateful.
The AfAS Executive Committee