USING SPACE TECHNOLOGIES FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE
In an increasingly connected and dynamic world, resilience planning is essential to navigate global challenges. Space technologies—such as satellite Earth observation, satellite communications, and microgravity research—provide critical insights that strengthen decision-making, support infrastructure resilience, and drive economic opportunities on Earth.
SPACE SUSTAINABILITY: SAFEGUARDING THE ORBITAL ENVIRONMENT
The rapid expansion of the space sector, driven by innovative business models and emerging technologies, is fueling plans to deploy thousands of satellites into Low Earth Orbit. This unprecedented growth far exceeds historical trends, raising concerns about the long-term viability of Earth’s orbital pathways. Without proactive strategies, the increasing density of space objects could jeopardize the safety, stability, and accessibility of the orbital environment for future generations.
AFRICA’S GROWING SPACE INDUSTRY
The evolution of Africa’s satellite programs is rapidly changing from its early beginnings, catalyzed by new stakeholders, significant domestic and foreign investments, and new avenues of public-private partnerships. A key development in recent years has been the establishment of the African Space Agency and African Space Strategy, setting a framework of cooperation, coordination, and promotion of space activities among nations on the continent by leveraging national competencies and facilitating regional-level programmes.
Africa Unites its Diverse and Rapidly Growing Space Industry
EMERGING ENTREPRENEURIAL TRENDS DRIVING SPACE AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS
Innovators worldwide are leveraging satellite technology to address pressing socio-economic challenges. With deep expertise in local contexts and end-user needs, these entrepreneurs are transforming space-based solutions into practical tools that enhance resilience, inform policy, and create new market opportunities across cities, countries, and regions.
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