The Opportunity

The Problem

Africa is being left behind in the space age.

For the first time in 4 billion years, humanity is expanding beyond our home planet. Permanent bases are planned for the Moon this decade as a gateway to Mars and beyond. A space economy approaching a trillion dollars underpins global connectivity, positioning, timing, financial transactions, transportation, and communication. Earth observation satellites provide the data for climate science, resource management, and environmental protection.

Yet Africa, home to nearly 20% of the global population, owns less than 1% of satellites in orbit. By 2030, nearly half of global youth will be African. Despite this demographic reality and the establishment of over a dozen national space agencies across the continent, including the African Space Agency in 2023, Africa has had no official participation in decades of international human spaceflight programmes and has led no space exploration mission to date.

The consequences are severe:

Without the infrastructure, expertise, and participation to shape space technology development, Africa cannot fully address critical challenges in climate adaptation, food security, disaster response, digital inclusion, or economic development. Playing only a minor role in space holds back the continent's growth, resilience, and participation in global development.

The Solution

The Foundation for Space Development Africa bridges this gap through a strategic framework built on four interconnected pillars designed to create a self-sustaining ecosystem for innovation and growth.

Eight Transformative Programmes

FSDA drives change through eight strategic programmes that span space-based technologies, ground-based infrastructure, research, and education.

What We've Already Achieved

Strategic Partnerships Across the Continent

FSDA demonstrates the power of collaboration through partnerships with China's International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) partner network, the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA), South African National Space Agency (SANSA), South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS), and a growing network of government, academic, and industry organisations across Africa.

The pilot colocation site at the Kuntunse radio telescope in Ghana successfully integrates scientific research with commercial data services, demonstrating the viability of our innovative revenue-generating infrastructure model.

We're not starting from zero. We're building on proven success.

What We Need From You

To execute our strategic plan and bring these transformative initiatives to fruition, FSDA seeks R291 million in funding over the next five years (2026-2031).

This investment will be allocated across our core operational needs and eight strategic programmes, designed to ensure successful execution of our flagship missions while building long-term infrastructure and capacity for sustainable growth.

Investment Opportunities

FSDA welcomes partnerships across multiple structures:

What You Get Out of It

Your investment delivers a powerful return across multiple dimensions, creating measurable impact that extends far beyond traditional financial metrics.

Next Steps

1. Schedule a detailed briefing with the FSDA leadership team to explore partnership opportunities aligned with your objectives.
2. Review our technical specifications and partnership agreements to understand programme details and investment structures.
3. Explore customized sponsorship packages designed to match your organization's mission, values, and impact goals.