Ghana has opened its first-ever Ghana Space Conference 2025 (GSC) to explore how space technology can drive sustainable development and inclusive growth across the continent.
The three-day event, holding at the University of Ghana, Accra, from October 6–8, brings together government officials, scientists, innovators, and policymakers from Africa and beyond under the theme “Harnessing Space Technology for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth in Ghana and Beyond.”
Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), said space technology is now essential for Africa’s sustainable future.
“It’s no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity for tackling challenges in climate resilience, agriculture, and disaster management,” she said.
Dr. Joseph Tandoh, Director of the Ghana Space Science Institute, called for the creation of a Ghana Space Agency to implement the national space policy approved in 2022.
Kwaku Sumah, Founder of Spacehubs Africa, noted that satellite data can help farmers increase yields, improve rural connectivity, and enhance climate tracking.
Organized by the EPA in collaboration with leading national and international partners, the conference aims to strengthen partnerships, inspire youth involvement in STEM, and issue policy recommendations to advance Ghana’s space agenda.
