The Senegalese Agency for Space Studies ASES hosted the inaugural Senegal Space Week 2025 on May 15 and 16, 2025, at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar.
The two day event convened national and international experts, institutional representatives, and development partners to discuss strategies for advancing Senegal’s role in space exploration and technology.
The two day programme featured the signing of several cooperation agreements, expert panel discussions on key issues surrounding Senegal’s space ecosystem, and multi-sectoral participation from diverse audiences, such as diplomats and international, technical, and financial partners.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, represented by the Minister of Higher Education, Dr El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, officiated the opening ceremony, which marked the beginning of two days of focused dialogue.
Additionally, the ceremony’s remarks highlighted common interests in utilising space as a key resource for socio-economic development.
Further, they encouraged a more cohesive approach and synergy in the space ecosystem.
The Senegal Space Week also marked the successful conclusion of its SPACEBUS2025 national tour, a monumental outreach campaign that reached thousands of young people across 14 regions and more than 25 stops.
Launched under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the initiative played a central role in cultivating interest in space science and technology among the country’s youth, reinforcing Senegal’s broader ambition to build a future-oriented, knowledge-driven society.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/05/26/highlights-from-the-senegal-space-week-2025/
