The African Union has officially launched its first-ever continental space agency, known as The African Space Agency (AfSA), located in Cairo, Egypt. The agency is equipped to enhance Earth observation, satellite deployment, and data-sharing infrastructure across the continent, and aims to improve climate resilience, satellite infrastructure, and data-sharing across the region.
Although other African countries have launched satellites focused on agriculture, climate monitoring, communications, and disaster response, none have been launched on the African continent. The African Space Agency (AfSA) plans to coordinate national space programs and build continental capabilities, which can potentially improve space travel on the African continent and further improve Africa’s resilience to environmental challenges, further developing regional collaboration in space science.
The African Space Agency (AfSA) also plans to build and strengthen space travel infrastructure in Africa by launching satellites, establishing weather stations, and ensuring that vital data is accessible across the continent and internationally. 
An African space policy veteran said he was enthusiastic about the launch of the African Space Agency (AfSA), as it will help coordinate efforts better and allow African nations to better coordinate access and share space data based on their specific needs, leading to more efficient space travel.
The African Space Agency has the potential to increase regional cooperation in space science and strengthen Africa’s resistance to environmental shocks.
