Growing budgets show Africa keen to defend its place in the space race

Africa World Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:45:03 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

African states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030.
With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to the development of technology.

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African states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030.
With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to the development of technology.

Sources: RFI