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Following the successful Call for Applications launched on 10 February 2025, the African Space Agency (AfSA) is proud to reveal the 10 groundbreaking African space companies selected to participate in the African Space Solutions Market (MASS) 2025! The event will take place from 6th to 8th May 2025| African Space Agency
The space sector is evolving faster than most realise. We’re on the brink of a new space economy, one full of global opportunities. Yet that potential is now in serious jeopardy. That’s why we, as space leaders, experts, astronauts, and former policymakers, have created the...| African Space Agency | Open letter from the Global Space Council: Governments...
During the African Union’s 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo on 13 July 2025, H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara, President of the Council of the African Space Agency, shared his remarks in response to the address by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, offering a reflection that echoed...| African Space Agency | Open letter from the Global Space Council: Governments...
The European Space Agency (ESA) has published an Intent Notice (1-12925 — Activity Number: 1000043594). This tender seeks to implement the activities associated with the Continental Innovation component of the EU-Africa Space Partnership Programme(AESPP), funded by DG INTPA under the Global Gateway initiative. These activities...| African Space Agency | Open letter from the Global Space Council: Governments...
The European Space Agency (ESA) has published an Intent Notice (1-12924 — Activity Number: 1000043593). This tender seeks to implement the activities associated with the Institutional Cooperation component of the EU-Africa Space Partnership Programme, funded by DG INTPA under the Global Gateway init| African Space Agency
A recent visit by H.E. Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, on the 19th June 2025, to the SENSAT Space Data Control and Collection Centre in Diamniadio, Senegal, offered a unique opportunity to engage with Professor Gayane Faye, the Centre's Coordinator, and his team. The visit, which was also attended by Mr. Adam| African Space Agency
African Union Member States recognise the critical role of space technologies and applications in driving Africa’s sustainable development. In fact, space-based services contribute significantly to areas such as communications, disaster management, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience.| African Space Agency
The council of the African Space Agency, made up of H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara (Côte d’Ivoire) – President, Ms Thandikile Chisala Mbvundula (Malawi) – Vice President, Dr Rakiya Babamaaji (Nigeria), Dr Lisho Mundia (Namibia), Ms Amal Layachi (Morocco), Mr Aboubaker Hassan Ali (Djibouti), Dr Éliane Ubal| African Space Agency
At the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference, recently held at the Egyptian Space City in Cairo, the African Union Commission and the European Union officially launched the Africa–EU Space Programme, a major step toward strengthening strategic cooperation in space technologies and related services. The la| African Space Agency
Africa’s space aspirations will reach a significant milestone on April 20, 2025, with the inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) at its headquarters in the Egyptian Space City, Cairo. This event marks the culmination of efforts that began in January 2016, when the African...| African Space Agency | Inauguration of the African Space Agency: A Milestone ...
At the 24th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa, Ms Fatimé Hamat Daoussa was elected as the final member of the African Space Council for a four-year term, securing 48 votes out of a possible 49. Ms Daoussa currently serves as the Airport and Mete| African Space Agency
AfSA INAUGURATION Agenda 10:00 - 10:05 Introduction MC Introduction, Anthem of Egypt, African Union Anthem. Event Compere - Dr Temidayo Oniosun, MD, Space in Africa 10:05 - 10:10 Documentary Overview of the African Outer Space Program 10| African Space Agency
In a world where space has long been the playground of the West and the East, Africa is stepping forward—not just as a spectator, but as a key player. And at the heart of this new frontier stands the African Space Agency, determined to rewrite the script. On February 20, 2025, at the open| African Space Agency
L'Agence spatiale africaine a annoncé que Remy Fadhil Bouelet du Cameroun était le lauréat du concours de logo de l'AfSA. Le logo a désormais été adopté comme logo officiel de l'Agence spatiale africaine et sera officiellement dévoilé lors de la cérémonie d'inauguration qui se tiendra le 20 avril 20| African Space Agency
Ce vendredi 7 février 2025 au siège de l’ICESCO à Rabat, Dr Salim M. AlMalik, Directeur général de l’Organisation, a reçu Dr Tidiane Ouattara, Président du Conseil spatial africain à l’Agence spatiale africaine, avec qui il a discuté des perspectives de coopération entre l’ICESCO et le Conseil pour| African Space Agency
Dr Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received H.E. DR Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council of the African Space Agency, on Friday, 7 February 2025, at the 0rganisation’s headquarters in Rabat. The m| African Space Agency
At the EU Space Conference in Brussels, the European Commission signed and announced the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme, an initiative backed by a EUR 100 million investment and critical to the EU's Global Gateway strategy to deepen space cooperation between the European Commission and Africa| African Space Agency
Our History The African Space Agency traces its roots to the adoption of the African Space Policy and Strategy, guiding Africa’s path toward a united and advanced space sector. 2016 The African Space Policy and Strategy The foundation for Africa’s continental space agen| African Space Agency