Africa - Continent - 2016 -

African Space Policy

Africa, African Union

This policy intends to create a well-coordinated and integrated African space programme that is responsive to the social, economic, political and environmental needs of the continent, as well as being globally competitive; and to develop a regulatory framework that supports an African space programme and ensures that Africa is a responsible and peaceful user of outer space.

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January 2022

This policy intends to create a well-coordinated and integrated African space programme that is responsive to the social, economic, political and environmental needs of the continent, as well as being globally competitive; and to develop a regulatory framework that supports an African space programme and ensures that Africa is a responsible and peaceful user of outer space.

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