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African Space Agency (AfSA)

The official pan-African agency for space coordination and development. Its mandate is to coordinate space activities across the continent, support national and regional programs, and drive applications in Earth observation, satellite connectivity, astronomy, navigation, and positioning. It aims to play a catalytic role in Africa’s commercial space sector, enabling regulatory frameworks, supporting public-private partnerships, and developing a market for satellite services, data applications, and indigenous innovation.

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Country Code
EG
Name
African Space Agency (AfSA)
Region
AFR
Slug
african-space-agency-afsa

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Description
The official pan-African agency for space coordination and development. Its mandate is to coordinate space activities across the continent, support national and regional programs, and drive applications in Earth observation, satellite connectivity, astronomy, navigation, and positioning. It aims to play a catalytic role in Africa’s commercial space sector, enabling regulatory frameworks, supporting public-private partnerships, and developing a market for satellite services, data applications, and indigenous innovation.
Latitude
30.079051
Location
Egypt's Space City, New Cairo, Egypt
Longitude
31.379921

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Creation Time
10/8/2025, 10:21:33 PM
Updated Time
10/8/2025, 10:21:33 PM