The African Space Agency (AfSA), inaugurated in April as Africa’s first continent-wide space initiative, is seeking funding for its initial projects. Headquartered in Cairo and backed by the African Union, AfSA plans to enhance satellite communications and generate space data to combat climate change and improve agriculture. Despite the potential, challenges include incomplete staffing and undefined budgets. Current African space budgets total $465 million, growing significantly from 2018. Notably, AfSA has initiated a partnership with the EU, leveraging cooperation with global space agencies to strengthen Africa's space endeavors.
"The African Space Agency will prioritize improving satellite communication to enhance connectivity for rural populations and utilize data from space to combat climate change and support agriculture."
"AfSA's establishment aims to unify more than 20 African countries' space programs, helping them to articulate common priorities and pursue collaborative projects effectively."
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