2026 Young African Space Professionals Award
The Young African Space Professionals Award is a curated, merit-based recognition programme jointly led by Space in Africa and the African Space Agency (AfSA). The award provides f



African Space Agency’s journey, from policy frameworks to headquarters in Egypt, shaping Africa’s space ambitions


Meet the leaders and visionaries driving Africa’s space exploration and innovation efforts.


Discover the African nations contributing to space science, innovation, and technological advancement.
The Young African Space Professionals Award is a curated, merit-based recognition programme jointly led by Space in Africa and the African Space Agency (AfSA). The award provides f
Today, the African Space Agency (AfSA) and the French space agency, Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), formally strengthened their long-standing partnership through the
Africa’s space ecosystem is entering a pivotal era defined by consolidation, influence, and growing global relevance. Across the continent, agencies, private-sector innovators, r