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Monitoring Climate Change from the ISS: The ClimCam Initiative
3 September 2024
by JohnMark Ochieng, Kenya Space Agency In an exciting development for climate science and environmental monitoring, the Kenya Space Agency, in collaboration with the Egyptian Space Agency and the Ugandan…
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FloodSight | Turning Flood Risk into Insurance Intelligence
Flood risk is changing faster than traditional insurance models can track. In this demonstration, we showcase FloodSight, RIIS’s geospatial flood-risk intelligence platform. Using the 2022 Durban flood scenario, we illustrate how insurers can move from reactive claims management to proactive risk decision-making.
Building Space Talent from the Classroom Up | CanSat Kenya
CanSat Kenya is igniting curiosity and building the next generation of space innovators. Through hands-on learning, students design, build, and launch miniature satellites—blending science, engineering, and imagination. Recognised as a NextGen Space Challenge 2024 winner, CanSat Kenya is helping young learners reach for the stars and positioning Kenya as a rising space hub. Watch how…
Space Success Stories | Africa’s Journey from Imagination to Innovation
Space innovation in Africa is no longer a dream—it’s happening right now.Our Space Success Stories series celebrates the bold organisations and individuals using space, science, and technology to solve real-world challenges. From rocket-building students to AI-powered farms and bamboo planetariums, discover how Africa’s innovators are building a smarter, more connected future.