Possibilities Beyond Our Skies
Kenya Space
Agency
Promoting, coordinating and regulating space-related activities in Kenya, advancing space science and technology for national development and the benefit of all Kenyans.
Discover KSAOur Focus Areas
What Drives Kenya's Space Programme
Space Services & Applications
Promoting the use of space-based services, communication, navigation, and Earth observation, to improve agriculture, urban planning, and natural resource management.
National Space Capability
Building indigenous capacity in space science and technology by investing in human resources, infrastructure, and research to enable Kenya to actively contribute to the global space sector.
Policy & Regulatory Framework
Establishing comprehensive policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks to govern space activities and ensure Kenya's compliance with international space law.
Research & Innovation
Encouraging and supporting research and innovation in space science to foster technological advancements and create new opportunities in the global space market.
News & Events
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Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference 2026
Kenya is set to host the combined Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo and Conference 2026, bringing together international leaders to discuss the power of data and satellite technology.
Kenya, Egypt, and Uganda Launch ClimCam Mission to ISS Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9
2026-04-11
Taifa-1: Kenya's First Operational Satellite Completes Its Mission Milestones
Mar 28, 2026
Malindi Space Centre: 60 Years of Space Heritage on the Kenyan Coast
Mar 15, 2026
CroME Initiative: How Satellite Data is Transforming Kenyan Agriculture
Feb 28, 2026
Since 1964
Broglio Space Centre
The Malindi Space Centre, established in 1964 through a Kenya-Italy collaboration, is Africa's only satellite tracking station with direct ESA connectivity. Over 20 sounding rockets and 9 satellites were launched from this facility between 1967 and 1988.
Today, it provides Tracking, Telemetry and Command services to NASA, SpaceX, ESA, CNES, and the Italian Space Agency, while establishing a Centre for Earth Observation and Remote Sensing.
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CroME Initiative: Kenya's Agricultural Intelligence
The Crop Monitoring for Evidence-based decision making (CroME) initiative uses satellite Earth observation data to provide agricultural intelligence across Kenya. Using Taifa-1 and international satellite data, CroME monitors crop health, soil moisture, and vegetation indices, forming the backbone of Kenya's data-driven agriculture strategy.
Earth Observation Programme
Satellite-derived crop monitoring data over East Africa, KSA CroME Initiative
Our Heritage
5 Moments in Kenya's Space History
Establishment of Malindi Space Centre
Kenya and Italy collaborate to establish a satellite launching and tracking base in Malindi. Over 20 sounding rockets and 9 satellites were launched from the facility between 1967 and 1988.
Kenya Space Agency is Established
KSA was established as a State Corporation under the Kenya Space Agency Order of 2017 (Legal Notice No. 22 of 7th March 2017) as a successor to the National Space Secretariat.
Kenya Becomes a Space-Faring Nation
Kenya's first satellite, 1KUNS-PF (1st Kenya University Nano Satellite – Precursor Flight), was deployed into orbit from the International Space Station on 11 May 2018.
KSA Launches Strategic Plan 2023–2027
The Strategic Plan charts the path for nurturing Kenya's budding space economy and tapping into the potential of space technologies in addressing societal needs.
Taifa-1 is Launched
Kenya's first operational Earth observation satellite, Taifa-1 ('One Nation'), launches aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Kenya's Satellites
Taifa-1: One Nation, One Mission
"Taifa" means "one nation" in Swahili. Kenya's first operational Earth observation satellite was launched on 15 April 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Taifa-1 is a 3U CubeSat, the first satellite purely developed by Kenyan engineers, with training provided by EnduroSat. It collects multispectral imagery for monitoring agriculture, food security, and environmental changes across Kenya.
Satellite ProgrammeInternational Partnerships
Collaboration with Regional & International Partners
KSA fosters partnerships with regional and international organisations to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. The Malindi Space Centre currently provides services to NASA, SpaceX, ESA, CNES, and the Italian Space Agency.
Our PartnershipsEducation and Outreach
KSA raises public awareness of the importance and benefits of space technologies, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in space science and technology to drive sustainable economic growth.
Visit the Kenya Space Discovery Centre
Be inspired with stories of innovation, curiosity and technology from Kenya's space programme. Explore interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, and hands-on STEM activities.