Space

The Travelling Telescope is making astronomy accessible to everyone, from luxury lodges to rural schools, through mobile sky-gazing setups and Kenya’s first bamboo planetarium.

What does it take to build a thriving space ecosystem? Through the RISA Fund, RIIS worked with partners across Africa to strengthen coordination, support entrepreneurs, and turn strategy into action. This documentary shares the lessons and opportunities from that journey.

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 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.

What if your farm could speak for itself? With Antugrow, it can. By merging traditional agriculture with space technology, Antugrow empowers smallholder farmers with real-time insights into soil health and crop performance. Their on-chain credit scoring helps farmers access fair financing based on farm data, not paperwork—turning space insights into food security. Watch how Antugrow…

At Nakuja Projects, the future of space looks like students building real rockets. This university-based initiative is training Kenya’s next generation of aerospace engineers—designing rockets capable of carrying nanosatellites to low Earth orbit. With two successful launches already under their belt, Nakuja’s team is proving that Africa’s space ambitions are already in motion. 🌍✨ Watch…