Space innovation in Africa tackling local problems

About this episode

This episode explores how space research and innovation in Africa are addressing local development issues.

Africa's space sector, while valued at US$22.64 billion in 2024, is still in its early stages—but scientists say it holds significant promise for addressing some of the continent’s development issues. In this episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Michael Kaloki explores how space research and innovation are being used across the continent. Mary Makuate, a researcher at Cameroon’s Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation, shares insights from her experience using satellite data to de...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Kaloki

Guest: Mary Makuate

Topics covered

• space innovation
• Africa
• development issues
• satellite data
• scientific research

Keywords

• space sector
• satellite data
• Africa
• innovation
• scientific research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cameroon’s Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation

Places: Africa

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