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Keka Aerospace

A private Congolese aerospace company based in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, founded in 2004 by engineer Jean-Patrice Keka Ohemba Okase. The company is known for its Troposphere family of rockets and aims to develop the first African launcher and send Africans into space.

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Name
Keka Aerospace
Region
AFR
Slug
keka-aerospace

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Description
A private Congolese aerospace company based in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, founded in 2004 by engineer Jean-Patrice Keka Ohemba Okase. The company is known for its Troposphere family of rockets and aims to develop the first African launcher and send Africans into space.
Latitude
-11.671
Location
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
Longitude
27.482

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Creation Time
10/8/2025, 8:47:11 PM
Updated Time
10/8/2025, 9:00:28 PM