In Part 1 of Why Africa Should Have a Place on the Next Generation of Space Stations, I explained that the International Space Station is expected to remain operational until 2030, with its controlled deorbit currently planned for 2031. I also presented our vision for Africa to establish a dedicated research facility aboard one of

In April this year, the world watched as four astronauts travelled around the Moon and returned safely to Earth. This is the first crewed journey to the Moon in more than fifty years. It was a remarkable moment in human history. Space exploration is one of humanity’s greatest achievements: it inspires us to aim higher