Africa’s space aspirations will reach a significant milestone on April 20, 2025, with the inauguration of the African Space Agency AfSA at its headquarters in the Egyptian Space City, Cairo.
This event marks the culmination of efforts that began in January 2016, when the African Union Assembly adopted the African Space Policy and Strategy during its Twenty-sixth Ordinary Session, establishing the foundation for the continent’s coordinated approach to space activities.
The inauguration ceremony will gather distinguished representatives from the African Union Commission, various African governments, national space agencies, AfSA Council members, and international space organisations.
This assembly of dignitaries underscores the continental and global significance of Africa’s advancement in space endeavors.
The ceremonial ribbon cutting by the AUC Chairperson and Egyptian Prime Minister will officially open the AfSA headquarters.
Following this symbolic act, dignitaries will tour the facility, including the main administrative building, operations centre, training spaces and other facilities.
This tour will showcase the state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting AfSA’s continental mandate.
The formal programme will conclude with a reception allowing delegates from across Africa and international partners to establish working relationships.
This networking opportunity will facilitate initial discussions on potential collaborative projects, capacity building initiatives, and knowledge exchange programmes that AfSA will coordinate in its early operational phase.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/04/14/inauguration-of-the-african-space-agency-a-milestone-for-africas-space-development/
