Africa Establishes a Space Agency to Close Its Climate Data Gap

Africa Establishes a Space Agency to Close Its Climate Data Gap

The new organization will coordinate existing national space programs, launch satellites and set up weather stations.

Africa moves to end fragmented space efforts - TechCentral

Africa has established the continent’s first space agency to boost Earth observation and data sharing.

W/Africa Risks Increased Climate-related Disasters — Minister - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

W/Africa risks increased climate-related disasters — Minister 66 total views todayBy Mark Longyen The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has warned that West Africa and the entire African continent are at risk of severe climate-related disasters. Keyamo raised the alarm, while declaring open a regional workshop of ECOWAS Directors of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) on Tuesday […] NEWS AG…

Africa Launches Continental Space Agency to Improve Climate Monitoring

Africa has inaugurated its first continental space agency, headquartered in Cairo, to address the pressing need for comprehensive climate data. This initiative aims to unify disparate national space programs, enabling the launch of satellites and the establishment of weather stations across the continent. By centralizing data collection and sharing, the agency seeks to enhance Africa’s capacity […]

ROCKET MAN: FRANCIS BOURGEOIS TO FRONT NEW CHANNEL 4 SPACE AGENCY SERIES

This two part series, made by Shine TV (A Banjay UK company) and developed in association with Untold Studios, will see Francis boldly set out to go where no other social media star has been. Over two episodes, Francis steps inside some of the world’s leading space agencies, getting a rare look behind the scenes. Along the way, he’ll face a series of intense physical and mental trials on his journey to space.From enduring crucial G-Force trainin…

Boeing Expands Space Program For African Teens

FASESA and Boeing have launched the second edition of the “Pathways to Space” program in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Kenya.