FASESA and Boeing Expand ‘Pathways to Space’ Programme Across Africa

On May 6, 2025, the Future African Space Explorer’s STEM Academy (FASESA), in collaboration with Boeing, launched the second edition of the “Pathways to Space” programme. Building upon its previous success, the programme returned to Ethiopia and Nigeria and debuted in Kenya, aiming to engage up to 300 students aged 13 to 18 from state schools across the three countries.

The initiative is designed to ignite interest in space sciences and equip African youth with foundational skills in astronautics, engineering, and aerospace careers. Delivered in partnership with local educational and government institutions, the programme will run for five months and include weekly classes, spacewalk simulations, robotic arm control exercises, and a capstone project in which students will produce a documentary on space exploration.

Kuljit Ghata-Aura, President of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia, stated,

“The ‘Pathways to Space’ programme leverages Boeing’s extensive experience in space alongside FASESA’s educational expertise to inspire the next generation to reach for the stars.”

Sean Jacobs, Executive Director of FASESA, emphasised the shared commitment to building Africa’s future STEM workforce.

“This initiative reflects our dedication to nurturing young talent and advancing Africa’s presence in global space and STEM industries. This is about more than education, it’s about ownership of Africa’s future in space,”” he said.

The programme builds on the success of its 2024 edition, which involved over 300 students from Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania and culminated in the launch of a student-assembled high-altitude balloon. Additionally, FASESA and Boeing plan to expand the reach of the ‘Pathways to Space’ programme to other African countries in the coming years, reflecting and aligning with national priorities as African countries advance space technology efforts and develop their own satellite and national space programmes.