Space

AUTHOR: Vuyolwethu Mahlalela Emerging space ecosystems are trying to move from strategy and pilots to reliable delivery of space-enabled services and supporting infrastructure. Yet across...

Africa’s space sector is no longer emerging; it is actively taking shape. Across the continent, space agencies are being established or revitalised, signalling a growing institutional commitment. At the...

Kenya has always recognised the potential of space data and technology as a catalyst for national development. Building on early activity in the 1960s, the...

In 2024, Kenya took a critical step toward strengthening its space sector by launching a comprehensive Ecosystem Maturity Assessment (EMA), a first-of-its-kind diagnostic tool aligned...

Kenya has always recognised the potential of space data and technology as a catalyst for national development. Building on early activity in the 1960s, the...

When people hear the term space data, they often think of astronauts floating above the Earth or complex satellites circling in orbit. But space data is...

The Republic of Kenya continues to demonstrate its commitment to leveraging innovation and technological advancements to tackle its socioeconomic needs. This commitment is evident in...

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...

Kenya Space Agency (KSA), in collaboration with the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS), has embarked on an initiative that seeks to review, map...

In a bid to understand the universe and our place in it, humanity has always looked towards the stars. The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project...

by Imraan Salojee, Director, RIIS The global narrative of space exploration often paints a picture dominated by Western powerhouses, overlooking the significant contributions, advancements and...

In the vast expanse of outer space, an increasing concern is taking shape closer to our home planet – the issue of space debris. Often...

Climate change is an urgent global issue with far-reaching impacts on our environment, health, and economy. The decreasing costs of deploying space technology are ushering...

In partnership with Innovate UK KTN, RIIS and the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (The RISA Fund) ideated and organised a UK-Africa space technology knowledge exchange tour...

As the second-largest continent by land area in the world, with 54 countries and 1.3 billion people, Africa is culturally, politically and geographically diverse.   This provides some...