ASLI Education

African Space Policy and Strategy

This course is a thorough examination of the African continental space policy, strategy and programme, within the context of the present and emerging international space governance system.

02 - 31 July 2026
Virtual
The U.S. Space Ecosystem

The U.S. is one of the leading countries in space investment, infrastructure and capability. This course provides participants with knowledge about the what, who and how, of the U.S. space ecosystem. Participants will learn the interests, policies, regulations and processes, regarding space activities in/with the U.S. Participants will also learn the inter-play among the different sub-sectors and how this is channeled towards national priorities and goals. The “U.S. effect” on the global space activities will also be examined.

7 - 11 Sept 2026
Virtual
Space Diplomacy

Learn the principles, tools, means and ways of space cooperation and diplomacy, to advance organisational, national and global goals and interests.

19 - 30 Oct 2026
Virtual
Geospatial Technology, Policy and Law

The policy and legal aspects of geospatial science and technology is not fully understood by geospatial experts. On the other hand, legal experts need a good understanding of the science and applications of geospatial technology. This course aims to fill the gaps for the two communities.

9 Nov - 11 Dec 2026
Virtual
McGill-ASLI Course on International Space Law and Governance

This course is jointly organised by ASLI and the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Canada. The course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks and governance structures governing global space activities. The course explores the intersection of international space law, national legislation and space cooperation.

5 Nov - 11 Dec 2026
Virtual
Global Space Policy

This course is aimed at equipping professionals, regulators and policymakers  with information, knowledge and skills, needed for making the best space decisions, policies, strategies and programmes, while taking cognisance of the evolving geopolitical environment.

4 Mar - 30 Apr 2027
Virtual

Workshops/Trainings

Advance Africa Program – Space Law Training

This training is aimed at equipping African university moot court teams, with basic knowledge in space law as well as prepare them for space law moot court competitions.

TBD
Virtual

Upcoming Events

25 March 2026
Virtual
3rd ASLI Colloquium on the African Outer Space Programme
20 - 21 May 2026
Virtual
2nd Africa-U.S. Space Partnership Roundtable
30 June 2026
Virtual
2nd Addis Space Forum
23 - 27 Nov 2026
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Upcoming Engagements

22 - 27 March 2026
Kasane, Botswana
17 - 19 April 2026
Windhoek, Namibia
20 - 23 April 2026
Libreville, Gabon
16th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition
25 - 27 May 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
2 - 5 June 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
2 - 4 June 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
5 - 9 Oct 2026
Antalya, Türkiye
15th African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) Conference
26 - 30 Oct 2026
Harare, Zimbabwe

Highlights

World Space Week (WSW) 2024: High-Level Panel on Space and Climate Change
4 Oct 2024
Virtual

ASLI in collaboration with the Nigerian Embassy in Addis Ababa, and the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (SSGI) organised a high-level panel discussion to commemorate the designated World Space Week (WSW) 2024. The theme of the event was “Space and Climate Change.”

Briefing of the Diplomatic and Scientific Communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

30 Sept 2024
Virtual

ASLI in collaboration with the Nigerian Embassy in Addis Ababa, and the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (SSGI) organised a Space Briefing, with a focus on the four thematic priority areas of the African Outer Space Programme (Earth Observation, Satellite Communication, Navigation & Positioning, and Astronomy) as well as two cross-cutting areas (Education & Capacity Development, and African Space Economy).

Briefing of U.S. Space Delegation

27 Mar 2024
Virtual

ASLI had an interactive discussion with a U.S. delegation consisting of representatives from NASA and U.S. Departments of State, Commerce and Defence. The discussion focused on civil and commercial space cooperation between Africa and the U.S.

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