Ghana moves to establish National Space Agency

The proposed transformation marks the next stage in Ghana's efforts to build a coordinated national space programme, with the government positioning space science and Earth observation as tools for economic development, environmental management, national security and technological innovation.

The proposed agency is expected to provide a stronger institutional framework for coordinating Ghana's space activities, developing national space programmes, promoting research and innovation, facilitating public-private partnerships and strengthening international cooperation.

Ghana's Space Policy calls for a coordinated national space programme, development of space infrastructure and human resources, research and development, commercialisation of space applications, international cooperation and an appropriate legal and regulatory framework for industry participation.