SPIAS: Evolutionary approach for Space Science Education Development in Africa

Abstract

Most students in learning institutions in Africa have little or no knowledge or education on space sciences and technology. On the other hand strong space science researches are hindered due to a lot of factors such as insufficient funding and lessened political will. Only few educational institutions in Africa are solely involved in projects related to satellite activity that will widen the horizon or ignite students’ interest on space sciences from scratch. There are no strong facilities in these endeavours in most of the countries` secondary or tertiary institution. This is really a setback and a clear indication of backwardness in space education in the school system. Space Science Project Initiative for African Schools (SPIAS) is a good strategy for the development of space education from the scratch in countries that are lagging behind in space Education.