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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/egypt-inaugurates-african-space-agency-headquarters-in-cairo/Egypt inaugurated the headquarters of the African Space Agency (AfSA) on Sunday, located within the Egyptian Space City in Cairo.
The event marks a pivotal step in advancing continental collaboration on space science and technology under the African Union’s Agenda 2063 framework.Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty underscored the agency’s role in unifying African positions on space-related matters during his inauguration speech. “The AfSA embodies the vision of ‘The Africa We Want,’ fostering cooperation in peaceful space exploration, capacity-building, and expertise exchange,” he stated.
Abdelatty further emphasized the agency’s commitment to partnering with international space organizations, research institutions, and universities to strengthen Africa’s technological base.Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency, hailed the inauguration as a historic milestone. “This agency will stand as a beacon of innovation and collective progress for all African nations,” he said.
The AfSA is tasked with coordinating Africa’s space initiatives, including enhancing access to satellite data and streamlining partnerships with global entities like the European Space Agency.China’s MinoSpace, a leader in small satellite engineering, expressed interest in collaboration. Co-founder Huan Yiheng noted, “The AfSA provides a vital platform for African nations to jointly advance space technology.
We aim to explore partnerships with the agency and its members.”Egypt secured the bid to host the AfSA in 2019 after meeting the African Union’s technical and political criteria. The agency’s establishment aligns with broader goals to leverage space-derived data for sustainable development, disaster management, and climate monitoring across the continent.
The AfSA’s launch reflects growing recognition of space technology as a catalyst for socioeconomic progress in Africa. By centralizing regional expertise and fostering international alliances, the agency aims to position Africa as a credible participant in the global space arena an ambition rooted in decades of pan-African scientific advocacy. News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.
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