Ghana Moves to Establish a National Space Agency
Source: Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings ' LinkedIn
Ghana has started the process of creating a national space agency. Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, says Cabinet has already given its approval. She spoke on 2 October at a media engagement marking her first 100 days in office, where she explained how the government wants space science and…
Ghana Joins the Space4Ocean Alliance, Becoming the Sixth African Signatory
Source: GSSTI
The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) has signed the Space4Ocean Declaration of Interest, committing the country to a multilateral mechanism that links space agencies with marine and maritime institutions. GSSTI Director Dr Joseph Bremang Tandoh signed the Declaration on 9 September 2026 during the International Space Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris,…
Ghana and Tanzania Communication Authorities Deepen Collaboration on Satellite Communications
Members of the TCRA delegation with NCA staff. Source: NCA
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana hosted a delegation from the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) on a benchmarking visit in Accra, aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge exchange in satellite communications services. The visit is part of TCRA’s broader efforts to gain…
The University Centre at the Forefront of Bridging Ghana’s Earth Observation Gap
Every dry season, wildfires burn through tens of thousands of hectares across Ghana's northern and middle belt regions. The Ghana National Fire Service and NADMO typically receive alerts after fires have already moved beyond containable perimeters. As a result, Ghana loses an estimated 2% of its forest cover each year, a figure derived from satellite-based assessments that most national…
UENR Ghana and Gabon’s AGEOS Sign MoU to Train Africa’s Next Generation of Space Scientists
(L-R) Dr Aboubakar Mambimba Ndjougui, AGEOS General Manager and Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako, UENR Vice-Chancellor
Ghana's University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) and the Agence Gabonaise d'Études et d'Observations Spatiales (AGEOS) formalised an academic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, creating a structured pathway for AGEOS personnel to pursue postgraduate…
Ghana and Japan Sign Space Cooperation Agreement to Advance National Development
Source: Ghana's Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
Ghana and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Space Business Cooperation, commemorating a new phase in bilateral relations and opening opportunities for collaboration in space science and technology. The agreement was concluded during President John Dramani Mahama’s working visit to the Ninth Tokyo International…
Ghana Hosts Technical Advisory Mission to Advance Development of its National Space Agency
Participants at the Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) workshop in Accra, Ghana. Source: Joseph Tandoh / Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI)
From 17 to 19 June 2025, Ghana is hosting a Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) on space law to support Ghana’s journey toward formally establishing the Ghana Space Agency. The mission is being led by the Ghana Space Science and Technology…
Ghana Launches National Space Policy
Ghana's Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Ophelia Mensah Hayford. Source: GSSTI
On November 5, 2024, Ghana officially launched its National Space Policy, memorialising a significant milestone in its growing space sector. The policy aims to harness the power of space technology and leverage it to propel economic growth, enhance national security, and ensure…
Sidelines from the National Space Conference: SANSA Signs Collaboration Agreement with Ghana
The CEO of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), Humbulani Mudau, with Dr Joseph Bremang Tandoh from the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) after signing the collaboration agreement. Source: South African National Space Agency.
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) have signed a collaboration…
Starlink Now Operational in Ghana, Expanding High-Speed Internet Across Africa
Source: Starlink
Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, is now operational in Ghana, furthering the country's ambitions for digital connectivity. Rebecca Slick Hunter, Director of Starlink Global Licensing and Market Activation, announced Ghana's entry into the growing list of African nations benefiting from Starlink’s advanced satellite broadband services.
Licensing and Regulatory…