NOTE: Episode 89 is a follow-up of episode 88, so I kindly request you to first listen to episode 88 to connect with our discussion in episode 89.
In this episode, we shed a spotlight on Africa’s emerging space nations and their growing influence on global space technology. As countries across the continent invest in satellite development, space exploration, and innovative aerospace technologies, Africa is transforming from a passive observer to an active participant in the global space race. We explore how nations like South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, and others are leveraging space technology for socio-economic development, environmental monitoring, and national security. Through collaborations with international space agencies and private companies, Africa is shaping the future of space exploration, contributing to global advancements while addressing its unique challenges. Join us as we dive into the exciting evolution of Africa’s space industry and its impact on the world stage.
About the guest speaker:
Rania Toukebri is a satellite and launcher systems architect and Senior team leader. Among her projects include: Jupiter Icy Moons Satellite, Lunar Gateway (Artemis), Hera for the AIM project’s first planetary defense exercise, Galileo second generation, and Lunar Gateway.
She is also involved in neuro-based space systems for lunar missions with the University of Lubeck, developing a new generation of onboard computers.
Providing expertise in space security, she has been requested as an external expert by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the African Union, NATO, United Nations Office for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). She is a mentor for the space4women program initiated by the UNOOSA.
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