16/03/2026
Welcome to our Space & STEM series!
Did you know that the Space Economy is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world?
The space economy includes:
🛰️ Satellites
🚀 Rocket launches
📡 Communications technology
🌍 Earth observation
💻 Space data services
Today, space technology powers many things we use daily:
• GPS navigation
• Weather forecasting
• Television broadcasting
• Internet connectivity
• Disaster monitoring
Organizations like NASA and the European Space Agency have helped pioneer technologies that now support industries across the world. NASRDA is at the African Space forefront developing solutions to also support space economy.
The global space economy is expected to reach over $1 trillion in the coming decades, creating new opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM careers.
👩🚀 Why it matters:
The future of technology, science and innovation will be shaped by those who understand space and STEM today.
