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Nigeria’s Ambitious Step Towards the Stars 🚀 A Landmark Announcement 📢 Nigeria plans to send its first citizen into space, marking a historic milestone for the country and Africa. This initiative by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) aims to position Nigeria in the global space economy and advance its technological capabilities. Strengthening Technological Advancements 💡 Investing in space technology will enhance Nigeria’s communication systems, environmental monitoring, and national security. This mission is expected to spur innovation and inspire young Nigerians to pursue careers in STEM fields. Collaboration with International Partners 🤝 Nigeria’s space mission will involve partnerships with established space agencies and private companies, providing essential technical expertise and resources. These collaborations will help Nigeria leverage existing technologies and best practices. Economic and Social Impact 💼 The space mission holds significant economic and social implications. Developing space technologies can create new industries and job opportunities, boosting the economy. Satellite advancements can improve telecommunications, disaster management, and agricultural productivity. This historic journey sets a precedent for other African nations, heralding a new era of space exploration on the continent. Stay tuned for updates on Nigeria’s journey to the stars. #SpaceEconomyMaster #SpaceEconomy #NewSpace #NewSpaceEconomy #SpaceEconomyInstitute #Space

The history of Africa is waiting for us in the future. How we choose to act now is what are weaving into the perpetual threads of time. ⏳ "As Africa looks to close the development gap, it has turned to space as a catalyst for economic growth and social change. Africa’s space industry is premised on solving developmental challenges through digital and data applications, products, and services. " This short power-packed essay is a highly recommended read: https://lnkd.in/edgtznBQ

++ EO Africa DUNIA R&D Facility Secures 3-Year Extension for Phase 2 by European Space Agency - ESA ++ The EO AFRICA R&D Facility Consortium has announced that, after a positive evaluation of the first phase (2021-2024), the European Space Agency has granted the Facility an extension of 3 years, allowing to further pursue its R&D initiatives. The research and capacity building activities of the Facility’s first phase have successfully fostered the collaboration between ESA and the African Union Commission (AUC). They look forward to continuing their mission to enhance this partnership. In line with the first phase, the overarching goal of the Facility in this second phase will be to foster an African-European R&D collaboration, enabling an active research community and continuously develop Earth Observation (EO) capabilities in Africa. #techafricanews #africa #satellite #earth #observation #research #capacity #building #partnership #mission

The Significance of Space Applications and Technologies in Africa's Journey towards Progress and Innovation. Initially, the conversations were limited to exploring how space technology could contribute to the continent's economic and social development. Space agencies and organizations, both within Africa and globally, recognized the potential of satellite data for agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and communication infrastructure.However, the landscape of the dialogue shifted dramatically around 2018. This transformation can be attributed to the emergence and proactive role of African-focused media houses. These media outlets recognized the untapped potential of space technologies and began shedding light on their diverse applications across various sectors in Africa. As a result, the narrative surrounding space technologies expanded beyond a simple exploration of possibilities and delved deeper into tangible success stories and real-world implementations. In conclusion, the development of conversations about space technologies and uses in Africa demonstrates the widening range of potential. Media organizations that have an emphasis on Africa have played a vital role in the transition from conceptual considerations to presenting actual implementations. These platforms have highlighted the significance of space technologies and shown how they can improve many facets of life on the continent.

🛰 Exciting Announcement: SatRev & Locus Dynamics Partner to Elevate Earth Observation Capabilities in Rwanda 🚀 We are proudly pleased to announce the signing of a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) between SatRev and Locus Dynamics at the Poland – Rwanda Economic Summit held in Kigali on 7th of February 2024. This strategic partnership marks a pivotal moment in bilateral cooperation and technological advancement, aimed at enhancing Rwanda's satellite infrastructure and Earth observation capabilities. The agreement signing coincides with President Andrzej Duda's visit to Rwanda, aimed at promoting Polish business interests and fostering closer economic ties with #Africa, a rapidly growing and promising market. The visit underscores Poland's commitment to cooperation with Rwanda in various sectors, including #agriculture, green #technology, and #space exploration. Key points: 🤝 Collaborative Endeavor: SatRev and Locus Dynamics will collaborate closely on the design, manufacturing, and operation of Microsatellites equipped with high-resolution sensors tailored for diverse applications in Rwanda. 🛰 Infrastructure Development: The partnership entails the establishment of critical support infrastructure in Rwanda, including a state-of-the-art satellite ground station, a mission control center, and advanced satellite data analytics capabilities. 💡 Project Overview: Initial efforts will focus on delivering three microsatellites and constructing essential infrastructure in Rwanda, complemented by comprehensive training programs in satellite operation and data analytics. 🔝 Strategic Alignment: This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and leveraging satellite technology for sustainable development initiatives in Rwanda and the broader African continent. #satrev #polishspace #EarthObservation #Rwanda #space

Space in Africa, in conjunction with the African Union Commission, the Angola National Space Programme Management Office, under the auspices of the Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication (MINTTIC), is organising the NewSpace Africa Conference 2024 from 2nd to 5th April 2024 in Luanda, Angola. As Africa’s leading space event, the conference will bring together decision-makers from various African governments, national space agencies, industry leaders, NewSpace companies, and high-level stakeholders from all segments of the African space industry. As African governments intensify their efforts and investments to develop their respective local space ecosystems and more commercial space companies take root on the continent, the need to create enabling environments for innovation to thrive has never been more important. The conference, themed “The Role of Space in Closing Africa’s Poverty Gap,” will highlight the transformative potential of space initiatives in addressing socioeconomic disparities across Africa and serve as an avenue for discussing the best approach to leveraging space technology, including satellite communications, remote sensing, and geospatial data, to revolutionise various sectors, such as agriculture, healthcare, climate change, security, and infrastructure development. #galaxyaerosgh #space #spaceexploration #spacenews

The state of African space industry By Ronak Gopaldas 05 Sep 2023 There are currently more than 270 space companies in Africa developing and offering space technologies and services, many of them start-ups and the sector employs approximately 19,000 people across the continent https://lnkd.in/d8M5QAKn # africa tech internet economics starlink 5G

Access decisions on project applications for the INTERACT Transnational and Remote Access in 2024 have been successfully delivered. We are pleased to announce that INTERACT will support 43 research projects this year, providing access to 30 of the INTERACT stations for a total amount of 1358 user-days. All INTERACT activities, including Transnational Access, have the overarching goal to respond to six major societal challenges of local and global relevance: https://lnkd.in/dBq6NJpi This was the last INTERACT III Call for TA/RA, which aimed to provide 6500 person-days of Transnational Access (both physical and remote) in 2020-2023. New opportunites of funding for research projects of scientific excellence, directed to Arctic research priorities, will be launched in the coming months. But meanwhile, we look forward to a productive INTERACT field season! 📸 Tommi Nyman

uLwazi Node, SAEON team Open Data Platform, The National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) with Mr Leo Chiloane: Manager, has been selected as a finalist for the NSTF- South32 Data for Research Award. The SAEON is one of the NRF Business Units. Their Open Data Platform (ODP) is managed by the uLwazi Node within NRF-SAEON. The ODP is a metadata repository that facilitates the FAIR publication, discovery, dissemination, and preservation of earth observation and environmental data in South Africa. Portions of the ODP metadata are visible in the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) and Data Cite. The ODP was certified as a trusted repository by the CoreTrustSeal in 2023. See the full list of the Award finalists here: https://lnkd.in/dQeqBmVC #NSTFawards2024 #ScienceOscars #Science #Engineering #Technology #Innovation #STEMrolemodels #Research #Development #4IR #Fourthindustrialrevolution #4IRtechnology #scicomms #researchedsolutions

🌊 AQUARIUS is participating in the EuroGO-SHIP Research Infrastructure Workshop today in Venice! We’re here to explore collaboration scenarios among Research Infrastructures (RIs) to promote research and innovation, identify synergies in RI functions, and develop RI-based solutions to tackle global challenges related to our oceans and waters. 🌐 🔍 Why are we participating? As a Horizon Europe Project, AQUARIUS focuses on integrating diverse research infrastructures across Europe and providing access to them via two Transnational Access Funding calls. Our goals in this workshop are to: ✔ Understand the landscape of ocean-observing RIs and projects. ✔ Network with professionals in this field. ✔ Raise awareness of available and emerging RI services and facilities. 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on all our activities! https://lnkd.in/euHeWKhN #ResearchInnovation #OceanScience #MarineResearch #FreshwaterResearch #EUResearch Marine Institute #EUGreenDeal Horizon Europe European Research Executive Agency (REA) #HorizonEU #MissionOcean DANUBIUS-RI ICOS - Integrated Carbon Observation System EMODnet EuroGOOS, European Global Ocean Observing System EuroGO-SHIP Project EMBRC - European Marine Biological Resource Centre EMSO ERIC Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership