Kenya Space Agency

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2-Week residential Cubesat Training Course jointly organized with the Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana) at the Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Centre in Ngomeni, Kilifi County. The training, which commenced today (28 October) and continues to 8 November 2024, is focusing on developing practical skills in Cubesat design and development. The training is facilitated by industry experts from the Italian Space Agency and professors from Sapienza University of Rome (Sapienza Università di Roma) This Cubesat training is a follow up to the on-line “Understanding Space” training conducted on 22 July 22 to 16 August 2024, organized by KSA and Teaching Science & Technology, Inc. (TSTI). The online training was intended to provide the participants with foundational understanding of theoretical knowledge on nanosatellite development. Following the online training, the five Kenyan University teams comprising 20 participants with the best mission ideas (SimbaSat, AgMonSat, FloodSat, KilimoSat and CombatSat), were selected to participate in the current training. The team has been joined by the Tafiti team (comprising University student representatives) and KSA technical staff, bringing the total number to 30 participants. This Cubesat Training Course is aimed to benefit the participants by equipping them with essential skills and experience in satellite development. The course is intended to bridge the technology gap and help Kenya develop its indigenous technical capabilities to drive future advancements in space science and technology. KSA and ASI were represented by Mr. Charles Mwangi and Dr. munzer jahjah respectively. Kenneth Kanda , Alberto Fedele (ASI), Giuseppe Leccese (ASI), Fabrizio Piergentili (Sapienza), Paolo Marzioli (Sapienza) Lorenzo Frezza

Please join the Africa Center for Strategic Studies on October 31st at 0800 EST / 1200 GMT for the webinar The Space Domain and Africa's Security Landscape. If you're interested in learning more about why humanity's growing presence in outer space is and will have growing strategic implications for Africa, this is the webinar for you. We've got a great line-up of speakers, including Space in Africa Managing Director Temidayo Oniosun, Angola National Space Program Managing Director Zolana Joao, D.Eng and Kenya Space Agency CEO Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey. Invitation / registration link below 👇

KSA, in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana), hosted a two-day workshop under the auspices of Copernicus-Africa Training of Trainers Program at KSA offices in Nairobi on 22-23 October 2024. The workshop which was facilitated by Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) team, brought together Kenyan participants from the Working Group Africa Training of Trainers program and KSA staff to reflect on the achievements and lessons learnt in integrating Copernicus-based modules in Earth Observation training. Key discussions focused on fostering synergies between Kenyan trainers and implementing the Training of Trainers program to develop local Copernicus champions to leverage on the use of the freely available Copernicus data and services. Participants explored how the Copernicus program can build long-term partnerships with local trainers and their institutions to enhance the adoption of Copernicus data for decision-making in Kenya. The workshop concluded with a consensus on structuring the network to support Earth Observation (EO)-based training and activities. This will ensure maximum value is derived from the freely available Copernicus data catalogue and ISPRA-developed analysis tools, which are designed to aid decision-making across various thematic sectors. The ASI team was led by Dr. munzer jahjah and ISPRA team by Prof. Andrea Taramelli.

Join us for the Public Participation on the Draft Kenya Space Bill 2024! 🚀 The Kenya Space Agency invites all stakeholders and the general public to a virtual session on 31st October - 1st November 2024, from 0900 hrs - 1300 hrs each day. This is your chance to provide feedback on the proposed legislation shaping the future of Kenya's space sector. 📍 Venue: Virtual 🔗 Meeting Link: bit.ly/40f8xoz 📅 Date: 31st October - 1st November 2024 🕒 Time: 0900 hrs - 1300 hrs Download the Draft Kenya Space Bill 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/djKCK6Ep

🚀 My First IAC Conference and UN/IAF Workshop – Definitely Not the Last! I had the incredible opportunity to attend and present at the 31st UN/IAF Workshop on Space Technology for Socio-Economic Benefits in Milan, Italy from October 11-13. The theme of the workshop was “Space Sustainability as a Game-Changer for Development”. I proudly shared insights about the Kenya Equatorial Spaceport Project, a key initiative to position Kenya as a launch destination of choice. Additionally, I represented the Kenya Space Agency at the International Spaceport Meeting, where I was the youngest person at the table 😁😊! It was humbling and inspiring to be part of such a knowledgeable group of experts who have spent decades in the field. One particularly insightful discussion revolved around Kenya’s potential to host U.S. launch providers. To do so, Kenya would need to become a signatory to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), demonstrating our commitment to preventing missile technology proliferation. This step would open doors for U.S. companies to partner with the Kenya Equatorial Spaceport , thanks to helpful insights from Federal Aviation Administration Officials. At the IAC2024 I also presented two technical papers in the Space Transportation Systems and Spaceports and Launch Vehicles D6 Session, focusing on Kenya’s strategic location to support space launch activities—particularly significant as Africa currently has no operational spaceport. It was a pleasure to meet great minds like Markus Jäger , Chair of the IAF Space Transportation Systems Committee. Janet Tinoco , Patrick McCarthy who shared insightful presentations in the D6 Session on Spaceports and Launch Vehicles. Many thanks to the Kenya Space Agency ,United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) for enabling me to attend and present these papers. Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey Charles Mwangi Pam Underwood Hannah Browne Wanjiku Kanjumba Kenyatta University Aerospace Students Association (KUASA) Franck Koebel Francesco Santoro Gennaro Russo I look forward to participating in more IACs and UN/IAF Workshops, as we work toward using space technology to impact society in a sustainable way. 🌍🚀 #IAC2024 #KenyaSpaceAgency #SpaceSustainability #AerospaceLeadership #SpaceForAfrica

Happy Mashujaa Day from the Kenya Space Agency! Together, as we forge the future, let's continue to explore the endless possibilities beyond our skies.

World Space Week Kenya 2024 High School Career Fair    As part of World Space Week Kenya which took place last week, an exciting high school Career Fair brought together 11 schools and over 350 students from across the country, to engage in a space career fair. The objective of the fair was to expose the young students to the variety of careers available in the space industry, as well as provide them with experiences through planetarium and telescope shows, as well as virtual reality kits, to name a few. RIIS in partnership with Leo Sky Africa was pleased to have supported Kenya Space Agency in making the Career Fair a highlight for the children, and one which we are sure will encourage young space enthusiasts to become active future participants in Kenya – and Africa’s – space economy. #earthobservation #space #spaceeducation #Africa #spaceinnovationecosystem #innovation

The Regional African Satellite Communications Organization (RASCOM) is excited to witness the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) actively participating in this year's International Astronautical Congress (#IAC2024) in Milan, Italy. KSA’s presence at this prestigious global event reflects the immense progress being made by the agency, under the dynamic leadership of its industrious, Acting Director General and CEO of KSA, Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey. KSA's contributions to Africa’s satellite and space industry have been nothing short of remarkable. From advancing satellite communication infrastructure to fostering innovation in space exploration, KSA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to elevating Africa’s role on the international space stage. Their efforts not only bolster regional cooperation but also position Africa as a key player in the global space industry. As we celebrate their strides, RASCOM stands proud of KSA’s achievements and contributions, and we look forward to more groundbreaking initiatives that will further enhance Africa’s space capabilities. Together, we are paving the way for a brighter, more connected future for the continent.

🚀 Day 4️⃣ of IAC2024 and our rocket fuel (coffee ☕️) is starting to run low. 🇰🇪🇲🇻🇵🇪 #UNOOSA met the Kenya Space Agency, Redwire Space, Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO), and Agencia Espacial del Perú - CONIDA. 🇨🇳🇪🇺 The team (Aarti Holla-Maini, Matthew Miller, Andrew Peebles and Mami Sasamura) delivered keynotes and speeches with the: 1️⃣ China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on human spaceflight and joint experiments onboard the China Space Station; 2️⃣ European Commission on a joint 🇺🇳/EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme study on how space supports a world of 8 billion people. 3️⃣ Redwire on 'Achieving Unified Global Norms of Behaviour for Civil Space Exploration'. 🌚♻️🌌 Director Aarti Holla-Maini led discussions with Sustainable Markets Initiative on implementation of the Astra Carta and attended Open Lunar Foundation's workshop on 'Responsible and coordinated operations in the lunar and cislunar environment'. 💪

A productive meeting deepening collaboration with Kenya Space Agency at the International Aeronautical Congress. Centre of image is Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, Acting Director General and CEO of KSA with Imraan Saloojee, and Charles Mwangi the Ag. Director, Space Sector & Technology Development at KSA, on far right. One of the exciting collaborations has been the development of the Kenya Space Innovation Ecosystem Review: Assessing and mapping the Kenya space innovation ecosystem. The report can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/d9hsTZK2 #innovation #space #africa #kenya #innovationecosystems