Kenya has hosted the first Pan-African Space and Satellite Conference in Nairobi, drawing representatives from 25 nations to discuss the future of space science on the continent. The conference, organized by the African Union, aims to foster collaboration in satellite research, climate monitoring, and even potential space missions.
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence and Space Affairs, Aden Duale, stated, “Space is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity for communication, climate data, and development.”
The country has already launched two small satellites in recent years and is planning a national space center by 2027. The event was lauded by India’s ISRO and NASA as a major step for Africa in global space collaboration.
The conference also opened the door for South Asian and African partnerships in data-sharing for weather prediction and disaster management.
