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Official page of Kenya Space Agency. Our Mandate is to Promote, Coordinate and Regulate Space related activities in Kenya.

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Check out this sneak peek of what awaits you at the Kenya Space Expo and Conference! From keynote speeches to panel discussions and exhibitions, you wouldn't want to miss this one. Secure your spot now by registering at  #KSEC2024 #Spacetechnologies
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Taifa-1 successfully launched and deployed in orbit. @spaceX #Taifa - 1
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Join us tomorrow for the viewing of the Taifa-1 satellite launch!
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Kenya Space Agency local Space partner Sayarilabs today made history by launching the first ever space hardware produced locally. The hardware, SPP board is a communication board to be used on Janus -1 satellite by Antaris. This satellite was launched aboard the ISRO SSLV-D2 V.
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On Wednesday 8 May 2024, a joint team from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and KSA achieved a significant milestone in field tests of the Nakuja 3.5 rocket. Read more: #Nakuja #rocketry #launch #spacecapability
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Taifa-1 Satellite set for launch in 15 minutes. Find the link to watch the launch live on
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KSA and the @nakujaproject team from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) collaborated to construct rockets with the long-term goal of delivering satellites into orbit. #NakujaProject #AerospaceTechnology #Rocketscience
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KSA today, 3 April 2023 convened a breakfast meeting with editors of various media houses to update them on the activities of the Agency and share information on the impending launch of Kenya’s earth observation satellite, Taifa-1 Sat, scheduled for launch in April 2023.
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Today, the CS Defence Hon. Eugene Wamalwa visited Luigi Broglio Space Centre at Ngomeni - Malindi on familiarization tour accompanied by the Ag DG Col Hillary Kipkosgey and other Senior Officers from the Ministry.
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Catch us tomorrow on @citizentvkenya Day Break, as we discuss Space exploration & exploitation.
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History of space activities in Kenya
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The launch of the Taifa-1 satellite had to be moved to April 12th due to unfavorable weather conditions. Join us tomorrow at 8:30am in the University of Nairobi, Taifa Hall as we witness the launch of the Taifa-1 satellite.
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KSA in collaboration with UNOOSA organized a 3-day Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) for Kenya from 18 to 20 April 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters, Nairobi. @UNOOSA @pmariru
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Kibo Robot Programming Challenge  UNOOSA is inviting students from across the world (including Kenya) to apply for an opportunity to participate in the “Kibo Robot Programming Challenge”.
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The launch of the Taifa-1 Sat has been further postponed to Thursday 13th April 11:44pm Pacific Time (Friday 14th 9:44am East African Time) due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions in the upper atmosphere. Check for updates on the launch from our website
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1/2 The Kenya Space Agency has joined a team from University of Edinburgh, Kenya Optical Telescope Initiative (KOTI) and representatives from the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), at the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI), Ileret Research Facility.
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Join us is shaping the future of Space in Kenya. #KenyaSpaceBill2023
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KSA convened the Space Sector Technical Workshop comprising of rep from Govt ministries, State corporations, private sector & Academia to define the space sector we want in Kenya & chart the path to optimize potential of the Space ecosystem for National Economic Development
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🚀 Calling all students in Primary and Secondary level! 🌟 Prepare to embark on a journey to explore Space with the “Space Club”! Link:
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Today, on #GISDay2023 , we celebrate the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in transforming how we visualize our world At KSA we are keen to deepen the value on GIS and Earth Observation for Kenya 🇰🇪 #worldgisday #gis #spaceforgood #space4sdgs #earthobservation
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Catch @SpaceAgencyKE DG Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey tonight and get to know of Taifa-1 Sat, Kenya's first operational Earth observation satellite. @HopeTV_KE
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1/2 Kenya Space Agency introduced a Research Chair on Nanosatellite Development for Public Universities in the FY2020/2021.
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1/2 Kenya Space Agency staff today celebrated the newly promoted Ag DG/ CEO Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey.
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1/2 The Kenya Space Agency staff today ended a two-day Team building exercise at the Lake Naivasha Resort, Nakuru County.
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1/2 On Saturday, 30th July 2022, the KSA Space Club team, in partnership with Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) held a STEM outreach and mentorship programme at Upperhill High School with over 20 schools across Nairobi in attendance.
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2/2 Today, the beneficiary Universities; KU, UoN, TUK, Moi and JKUAT are testing and demonstrating the capabilities of the 1U CubeSat at the Konza Technopolis to team of Judges and KSA. @konzatech @uonbi @KenyattaUni @DiscoverJKUAT @MoiUniKenya
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1/2 KSA Ag DG Col Hillary Kipkosgey led a Kenyan delegation during a meeting on the African Development Satellite project held on 30 - 31 January at the Egyptian Space Agency. Read more:
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Have you signed up to attend the @KenyaSpaceExpo 2022? Here is an opportunity to learn about the opportunities in the space sector. Come and network with industry leaders, explore top notch exhibitions, and meet peers. Register at and see you there!
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1/2 KSA’s Education and Outreach department today, 24 February 2023 conducted a space education outreach at State House Primary School, Nairobi. The Agency seeks to mentor young learners in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
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We're excited to announce that we will host another amazing edition of the Kenya Space Expo and Conference 2024 - #KSEC2024 More details will be shared soon. Stay tuned. #KSEC2024 #spacetechnology #kenya #spacecapabilities #spaceconference
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This afternoon,Ag. DG, Colonel Hillary Kipkosgey paid a courtesy call to Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development(RCMRD) Director General Dr. Emmanuel Nkurunziza, to discuss cooperation and collaboration between the two institutions.
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You are invited to participate in the Kenya Space Expo and Conference 2022 happening on, 15th -17th June 2022. The inaugural @KenyaSpaceExpo will be taking place at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi Kenya. - @EugeneLWamalwa #KSEC2022 #KenyaSpaceExpo
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1/2 The RCMRD International Conference (RIC 2022), a 3-Day event kicked off today 6 Sep at the RCMRD HQ in NBI. RIC 2022 has also exhibition area where various EO players are exhibiting. @SpaceAgencyKE as one of the partners is exhibiting projects being undertaken by the Agency
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1/2 The inaugural KSEC 22 was officially opened by the CAS Ministry of Defence Hon. Peter Odoyo in the presence of Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichillo. #KSEC2022
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Mark your calendars for #KSEC2024 🗓️ June 18-20, 2024 📍 The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi Our focus this year is on use of space science, technology and applications in improvement of quality of life and enabling socio-economic development. 🛰️
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The @KenyaSpaceExpo will be taking place as from Wednesday 15 till Friday 17 June 2022. Follow through the proceedings LIVE from our YouTube channel and engage in the conversation. Stream Link: #KSEC2022 #KenyaSpaceExpo
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Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Eugene Wamalwa on Friday 17th June 2022 closed the three-day Kenya Space Expo and Conference by imploring the youths in the country and the region to tap into the various opportunities in the growing space sector.
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KSA is inviting the public to weigh in on the draft Kenya Space Bill 2024. Your voice matters in shaping the future of the space sector in Kenya! Written representations and memoranda may be submitted to secretariat @ksa .go.ke by Fri, 22nd March 2024.
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Kenya Space Agency joins forces with stakeholders to plant trees, reaffirming commitment to environmental conservation. #treeplanting #sustainability #environmentalconservation #trees
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Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2023
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The Kenya Space Agency together with partners is committed to champion the exploration of space capabilities for National Development. Join us at the @KenyaSpaceExpo on 15 - 17 June 2022 to learn more. Registration is ongoing at #KSEC2022 .
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1/2 On Tuesday 19 July 2022, the Vice Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Francis Ogolla, visited the Kenya Space Agency Headquarters to familiarize himself with the activities of the agency. He was received by the Ag. Director General Col. Hillary Kipkosgey and Senior Management.
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Today, the Kenya Space Agency signed its Performance Contract with the Ministry of Defence at a ceremony presided over by the CS Defence Hon Aden Duale and witnessed by the Principal Secretary Ministry of Defence Mr Patrick Mariru. Read More:
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Kenya Space Agency launches GLOBE Club at the University of Embu. Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment(GLOBE) is a programme that allows students, teachers and all citizens to participate in data collection to benefit the environment.
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On Wednesday 30 August 2023, a high level GoK delegation led by the CS Defence, Hon. Aden Duale, made a visit to the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Hq, India. Read more:
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Hon. @EugeneLWamalwa - CS, Ministry of Defense will be the chief guest at the @KenyaSpaceExpo . The inaugural Space Expo and Conference is themed "Leveraging Space Capabilities for National Development". Visit to explore various activities lined up for you.
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Good morning form Nairobi, Kenya! The @KenyaSpaceExpo is just 7 days away and we are pleased to share profiles of the speakers set to grace #KSEC2022 . Meet Dr. Eunice Nduati, a Lecturer, @DiscoverJKUAT in the Department of Geomatic Engineering & GIS.
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1/2 A delegation from ESRI Eastern Africa led by the MD Mr. Clifford Okembo made a courtesy call where discussions on areas of cooperation were held with the Ag. DG KSA Col Hillary Kipkosgey and his Senior management. @EsriEA
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1/2 Space technology plays a vital role in providing communication links between various points on earth, weather prediction for decision making, and sustainable urban development among others.
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CS Defence Amb Dr Monica Juma on growth of Space sector in Kenya. Kenya Space Agency is committed to effectively utilize space technology and application towards National Sustainable Development.
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CS Defence Amb Dr Monica Juma attended the Space Sector High Level Forum. She remarked on the timely progress of development of Space Science & Tech citing the need for deliberate actions by stakeholders to ensure the Space Sector is involved in the development of our economy.
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KSA partnered with Apollo Children's Science Park to host a day event. Apollo seeks to engage children in exciting & diverse hands-on Science activities. The Astronomy Department engages in outreach to help create awareness on Space related subjects in Kenya
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Did you know that space activity in Kenya started in the early 60’s? Kenya’s history of space activities date back to the 1960s with the establishment of a Satellite Launching and Tracking Base at Malindi, in collaboration with Italy. March 2017 saw the establishment of KSA
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CALL FOR EXHIBITORS Do you have a space related product you wish to have showcased? Are you an innovator or engineer seeking to get your next client, investor or partner? Here is an opportunity to exhibit at @KenyaSpaceExpo . Check out to apply. #KSEC2022
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A KSA project evaluation team visited 5 public universities (University of Nairobi, JKUAT, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Egerton University and Taita Taveta University) to assess progress of project implementation for development of Small-Scale Crop Mapping Application.
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Kenya Space Agency on 10 Feb 2023 hosted a 1-day GLOBE Teacher Training at KSA office, Nairobi. The aim of the training was to promote STEM in the participating Kenyan Schools, enlighten the teachers about GLOBE Program and guide them on hands-on student research. @GLOBEProgram
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KSA had invited public universities to submit proposals to host Research Chairs in Nanosatellite Development & Operational Space Weather. Ag DG Maj Gen Chepkuto announced the 5 universities that were selected in no particular order; UoN,KU,JKUAT,MOI,,TAITA TAVETA & TECHNICAL UNIV
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Welcome to the KSA Booth at the Nairobi International Trade Fair Show at Jamhuri Grounds. The event will officially be opened today and runs until Sunday, 2 October 2022. Come and learn more about innovations and technological developments in Space related matters. #NITF2022
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1/2 KSA staff today engaged stakeholders and the public at the Nairobi International Trade Fair 2022, on the Agency’s activities and projects. This year’s theme is “Promoting Innovation and Technology in Agriculture and Trade”.
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DYK: Since 1926, there have been 10 eclipses visible from Kenya. Tourists, scientists, and researchers from all over the world flocked to the shores of L.Turkana in 1973 (Total Solar Eclipse), which became one of the best locations on Earth to view this rare event. #SolarEclipse
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1/2 Are you a professional or enthusiastic of space science, law or interested in understanding space law in Africa or a developing country? The Kenya Space Agency and Sapienza Univ of Rome are collaborating to host an informative webinar.
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Hon.Amb.Raychelle Omamo,outgoing CS Ministry Of Defence @kdfinfo has today graced the official opening of the Kenya Space Agency Offices . #Kenyaspaceagency
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DID YOU KNOW THAT KSA HAS AN ELABORATE PLAN FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SPACE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY?
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KSA Ag. Director General, Brig Hillary Kipkosgey hosted the Assistant Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction @UNDRR Ms. Mami Mizutori, Deputy Chief of @UNDRR_Africa , Luca Rossi and UNDRR team.
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KSA young professionals are among participants in the ongoing Endurosat Space Challenge Bootcamp in Gela, Bulgaria. The Space Challenge Bootcamp offers an opportunity to young engineers to be mentored on space engineering and technology. Read more
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This year, KSA is hosting an online forum during the World Space Week that will bring together students, youth and professionals interested in space related subjects, applications, services and technologies.
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1/2 KSA Ag. DG Col. Hillary Kipkosgey led a team of KSA senior management staff on an office call on Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) DG Ezra Chiloba. The purpose of the visit was to explore possible areas of collaboration between the two regulatory organizations @CA_Kenya
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Ag DG KSA Col Hillary Kipkosgey presided over the opening ceremony at Sayari Labs for a 1-week Nano Satellite training which ends this Friday for Universities that are participating in the 3U Nanosatellite Dvpt Research Grant awarded by KSA Read more:
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Day 2 of World Space Week (WSW)Kenya chapter went down at the Kenyatta University. The discussion revolved around entrepreneurship in space engineering and robotics.
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On 10 June 2023, KSA engaged with pupils who were participating in Young Engineers Kenya inter school robotics competition 2023 hosted at Braeside school- Nairobi. The Young Engineers Robotics program seeks to introduce primary school children to fundamental principles of STEM.
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1/2 Kenya Space Agency Wednesday night partnered with the Amateur Astronomical Society of Kenya and Leo Sky Africa to host a Super moon viewing event atop the Kenyatta International Convention Centre for astronomy enthusiasts. @AmateurKenya @LeoSkyAfrica @uonbi
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1/2 The Kenya Space Agency board today held the 16th Ordinary Full board meeting at the Agency’s boardroom, which was presided over by Maj Gen (Rtd) James Aruasa, Chairperson of the KSA Board of Directors.
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1/4 congratulations to the teams which took part in the competition. The research grant award on the development of 3U worth Kshs. 3millionhas been awarded to 4 universities selected from the best 4 teams for the RGFY 2020/21 #KSAResearchGrant
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The Nairobi International Trade Fair 2023 came to a close on Sunday 1 October 2023 at Jamhuri grounds. The climax of the trade fair was witnessed today with large numbers visiting the KSA booth to learn about some of the activities the agency undertakes.
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The Ag. DG, KSA Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey, hosted his counterpart from South Africa, South African National Space Agency ( @SANSA7 ) CEO Mr. Humbulani Mudau at the KSA Office in Nairobi. Read More:
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This session discussion will focus on initiatives currently utilizing emerging technologies in #EarthObservation and explore the opportunities, gaps and challenges related to the adoption of these emerging technologies. #KSEC2022 #KenyaSpaceExpo
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The NameExoWorlds hosted every year by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) offers all countries the opportunity to name one exoplanet and its host star. See the link to IAU’s official announcement here: @TU_Kenya , @LeoSkyAfrica , @AmateurKenya
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KSA & @TomorrowNow_ today 17 July 2023 signed a Letter of Intent to enter into partnership on joint activities towards providing space-derived data decision support to stakeholders in Agriculture to enhance food security and build resilience.
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Happy to announce that the Kenya Space Agency will be hosting the @KenyaSpaceExpo 2022! The inaugural Expo and Conference will be taking place on 15 - 17 June 2022 at the Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi. Check out for more information. #KSEC2022
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UNOOSA and Airbus awarding the winners (Kenya, Egypt & Uganda) for free payload Flight on ISS/Bartolomeo. The selected countries will develop a remote sensing camera to monitor weather, floods & climate change #KSA #EgSA #UGANDA #UNOOSA #Airbus #BARTOLOMEO
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Kenya Space Agency is excited to have its project on Natural Resource management selected to benefit from this funding opportunity. @KenyaGovernors @spaceinafrica1 @OpenDataCube
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Group on Earth Observations (GEO)
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GEO and Google Earth Engine announce funding for 32 projects to improve our planet with #opendata @GoogleEarth + @EOdatascience are providing $3 million USD towards production licenses and $1 million in technical support for projects over next 2 years!
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Gearing towards D-Day ,hours and counting #TwendeniKSAStrategicPlanLaunch 2020-2025.
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The President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces, His Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, led the Kenya Defence Forces in commemorating the 12th Anniversary of the KDF Day. Read More:
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1/2 The Dean and Director General, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Prof. Sanjeev Khagram paid a courtesy call to the DG, KSA Col. Hillary Kipkosgey and Senior Management. @Thunderbird
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KSA Space Club team visited St. Agnes pri Sch in Kirinyaga for a mentorship program. The students were taught about the array of careers and opportunities in the pillars of the space sector. read more:
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KSA has today been awarded to host an optical telescope as part of the international ISONscope network. This award is sponsored by the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) & the Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics of the Russian Academy of Science #ISONscope
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1. KSA's Ag DG Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey inaugurated an Agriculture Stakeholder workshop today focused on the utilization and development of EO decision support tools in support of the Agricultural sector. #earthobservation
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2/2 Matters of emerging technologies and opportunities were interrogated in depth with both parties agreeing to deepen cooperation for mutual benefit.
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1/2 KSA Ag DG Col Hillary Kipkosgey paid a courtesy visit to ICT Authority Ag CEO Dr Paul Kipronoh Ronoh at Teleposta Towers in Nairobi.
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Kenya Space Agency
1 year
Defence Principal Secretary Mr. Patrick Mariru, on 5 June 2023, visited Luigi Broglio-Malindi Space Centre on a familiarisation tour. Read more:
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
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🚀 Join us TODAY, October 4th, 2023, at The Technical University of Kenya to celebrate World Space Week (Kenya Chapter)! 🌌 #WorldSpaceWeek #SpaceEntrepreneurship #Astronomy #SpaceScience #KenyaChapter
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
2 years
1/2 Malkia Kelelue, a Space Scientist from KSA made a presentation on their educational program, Space Club, at the 73rd International Astronautical Congress. The session titled ‘Ignition’ focused on global initiatives in Space education for Primary School students.
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
2 years
Welcome to the KSA Booth on Day 4 of the Nairobi International Trade Fair Show 2022 at Jamhuri Grounds. The KSA staff is ready to share information on Space Science, EO and IT and various Space applications and benefits towards sustainable national development. #NITF2022
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
2 years
KSA Space Club team today held a mentorship programme at St. Scholastica Catholic Pri. school. The pupils were taken through brief lessons & activities in four space club thematic focus areas of study namely; Space systems Engr, space science and astronomy, Earth observation &IT
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
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62 days left until the 2nd Kenya Space Expo and Conference! Have you signed up to receive a reminder when registration opens? Head over to and hit the Registration button to set your reminder. #KSEC2024 #KSEC #Spacetechnology #spaceforsociety
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
2 years
1/2 In recent years, the space industry has undergone a major transformation characterized by government investments and collaborations which have seen the emergence of many small to medium-sized companies. #KSEC2022
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
3 years
The Ag. Director General, Col Hillary Kipkosgey today met his counterpart the CEO Egyptian Space Agency @EgSAEgypt Dr. Mohamed El Koosy to discuss the implementation of the award by @UNOOSA / @Airbus to host a Climate Camera at the Bartolomeo platform at ISS @Space_Station
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
3 months
Day 2: The Academia team member Dr. Eunice Nduati of @DiscoverJKUAT kicked off the session with a mindmap presentation under collaborative product development for Agriculture solutioning. #earthobservation
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@SpaceAgencyKE
Kenya Space Agency
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The Kenya Technical Advisory Mission on Space Law concluded on Thursday 20 April 2023 at the @UN United Nations Headquarters, Nairobi. The advisory mission, tailor-made for the Government of Kenya, was jointly organised by @UNOOSA and Kenya Space Agency
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