Space Generation Advisory Council’s Post

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[EgSA Hosts Delegates from Chad] Professor Sherif Sedky, the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) ‘s chief executive officer (CEO), welcomed a delegation from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) North Africa in the Republic of Chad to the agency’s headquarters. The visit aimed to explore avenues for collaboration in space technology, focusing on satellite imagery. Professor Sherif Sedky expressed his happiness with the visit. He emphasised the agency’s role in promoting international cooperation in space technology, which contributes significantly to developing local and international capacities in this vital sector. Representatives of the delegation indicated their keen interest in leveraging the expertise of the Egyptian Space Agency in developing their future space projects, emphasising the importance of cooperation in exchanging experiences and techniques to achieve common goals in space technology. The visit is part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and Chad and promote cooperation in the scientific and technological spheres to benefit both countries. Source: https://lnkd.in/dRpNCqub #galaxyaerosgh #space #spaceexploration #SpaceNews

++ Agence sénégalaise d'études spatiales-ASES and SatNav Africa JPO Join Forces to Propel African Space Tech ++ The Senegalese Space Study Agency (ASES) signed a significant agreement with SatNav Africa JPO, aiming to propel Senegal and Africa forward in the realm of satellite navigation and space applications. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a framework for collaboration, fostering innovation in space tech across the continent. The partnership extends beyond the MOU. Following the signing, ASES and SatNav Africa JPO outlined a roadmap packed with initiatives designed to cultivate a thriving space tech ecosystem. #techafricanews #africa #spacetech #ecosystem #collaboration #fostering #innovation #growth #satellite

The #African goal lacks a commercial bite that may see it end up in the same situation the #EU is desperately trying to leave The African space strategy identifies the approach the continent intends to take regarding its space development, and one thing is clear: Africa has prioritised the development of its socio-economy through space technology. Africa can learn from Europe’s current challenges while also benefiting from the region’s partnership with Africa, and as a result, Africa must take care that its spatial ambitions do not compromise its space industry’s long-term private sector potential. Read Here : https://lnkd.in/gD5fEh3S #spacewatchop Kofoworola Joshua Faleti #spaceinafrica #spaceineu

This article and its insights by Kofoworola Joshua Faleti sparked my own analysis on themes and perceptions around the African continent's general capability. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/diee9f7C ______ I am wary (perhaps even weary?) when comparisons are drawn between Africa's continental broader capabilities and that of other continents. Presenting such comparisons has the perhaps-unintended result of showcasing the collective Africa as, in fact 'incapabable'. 🌍 Granted - as far as space infrastructure, established skill sets, economy and financial models go - the African continent is not on par. But, to what extent should it be? Systemically, any framework that differs on multiple levels, elements and behaviours, simply cannot (and should not) be compared to each other. 👥 Africa is a collection of different nations, languages and cultures, belief systems, hard and soft infrastructure, and capabilities. The continent is indeed making effort to speak as one, cohesive voice when engaging on relative topics with other continental nations and their systems. But, it remains a challenging, long term commitment to present a unified set of ideas, when there's such great diversity behind it. In discussions around space industry activities (both Up and Down stream) there are indeed large disparities between what's happening in Africa and other nations. But that's not to say that African countries are not particularly willing or wholly incapable of creating Newspace opportunities to become serious Space players. Arguably, the passage of time in progressive technology development appears to have been against African nations in the global movement toward hard and soft space projects. But, these developmental aspects are not entirely inherent to specific cultures or economic ecosystems. It's simply: the value of Time. 🛰️ And, over time, the *benefits* of space technology - and the value of scarce resource management and data intelligence that supports multi-level global sustainability - to the African continent has in fact, never been more clearer. In short, Capability for Africa, does not show up the same way as Capabilities for other continents. And, with a centric mindset, African nations can leverage their own confident uniqueness that might establish themselves as serious players in the space value chain. 🔁 Also, when thinking strategically about value chain positioning - African nations do not have to be "Everything, to Everyone". ------- “The distance between your mind and reality is perception.” Matshona Dhliwayo #Newspace #Africa #capability #STEM #4IR #spaceactivities #valuechain

I wrote this article to draw more attention to the private sector potential in the African space industry, and how the current African space strategy may be compromising the potential. Do let me know what you think about it.

🚀 This year's Industry Space Days, organized by the European Space Agency - ESA, will take place in the Netherlands on 18 and 19 September at ESTEC in Noordwijk. This biannual event, whose first edition took place in 1999, is open to the space community, including organizations and investors from ESA member states, associated states, and cooperating states. 🤝 The ISD 2024 will provide an excellent opportunity to hear from ESA and other key stakeholders in the European space industry, showcase products and services, and meet future partners. Key elements of the event include: ➡ Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings to establish new contacts in an efficient and time-saving manner ➡ An exhibition with ESA and industry booths and the possibility to engage with future partners ➡ Keynotes and panel discussions with contributions by ESA, industry, investors, and institutional partners ➡ ESA presentations and workshops about business opportunities and future activities Registration for the event is now possible 👉 https://lnkd.in/dBiDfanY 🔗For more information about the event: https://isd.esa.int/ #Space #Technology #Innovation #ESA #ESTEC #PortugalMakesSense #InvestInPortugal Portugal Space | Agência Espacial Portuguesa idD Portugal Defence AED Cluster Portugal ESA Space Solutions Portugal

Looking forward to Thursday when we will discuss how #Africa can fully unlock the potential of space technology 🚀 - join the session!

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The Ghana Space  Science and Technology Institute has unveiled plans for Ghana to launch a rocket into space. This ambitious project, however, will require collaboration with other member states of the International  Astronomical Union (IAU).The announcement of Ghana’s rocket launch plan coincides with an influential 2024 IAU General Assembly, a significant achievement for both the Union and South Africa, as it is the first time in the IAU’s 105-year history that the assembly has been held on the African continent.This marks the first time in the IAU’s 105-year history that the assembly has been held on the African continent, underscoring a significant achievement for both the Union and South Africa.The IAU General Assembly, the largest global forum for astronomers, scientists, and researchers, will unite over 2,000 experts from 82 countries, further establishing Cape Town as a central hub for scientific discourse and innovation. https://lnkd.in/gyZP7Juj