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Kenya Space Agency and Italian Space Agency collaborate on Copernicus-Africa training workshop

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The Kenya Space Agency (KSA), in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, ASI), has successfully hosted a two-day workshop under the Copernicus-Africa Training of Trainers Program at KSA's offices in Nairobi. The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of local trainers in Earth Observation (EO) by integrating Copernicus-based modules into their training regimens. Facilitated by a dedicated team from ASI and the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), the workshop brought together Kenyan participants from the Working Group Africa Training of Trainers program alongside KSA staff. The gathering served as a platform for reflection on the achievements and lessons learned in utilizing Copernicus data for Earth Observation training in Kenya. Key discussions during the workshop revolved around fostering synergies between Kenyan trainers and the implementation of the Training of Trainers program. Participants stressed the impor...
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Africa must step up in the global space and satellite industry: reflections from IAC 2024

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Following the developments at the just-ended International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024, held in Milan, Italy, one thing became abundantly clear: Africa must rise to the occasion and claim its place among the global players in the space and satellite industry. The event, which witnessed the attendance of top industry experts, professionals from diverse backgrounds, and key stakeholders from around the world, provided a powerful reminder of the significant role that space and satellite technology plays in the socioeconomic development of nations. Throughout the conference, experts attested to the transformative potential of space technology in uplifting communities from poverty, improving infrastructure, and driving innovation in sectors ranging from agriculture to education. For Africa, the challenge is not about whether the continent should embrace satellite communications and the space economy, but how swiftly and effectively it can do so. As the global space sector expands, Afr...
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