SGAC Ghana
National Points of Contact Ghana
Welcome to the SGAC Ghana page.
Explore Ghana’s thriving space scene as we connect, inform, and inspire the next generation of space leaders.
We launched GhanaSat-1 in 2017 and are expanding our space ambitions under the direction of our national space organization, the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI).
We are dedicated to building a vibrant space community in Ghana, where we share ideas, knowledge, and dreams, keeping you informed about the latest space developments and inspiring you to reach new horizons.
Join us as we unite space enthusiasts and ignite the passion propelling Ghana’s future space leaders. Together, we shall explore new frontiers. Akwaaba!
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Young Space Activities in Ghana
Since the launch of the GhanaSat-1, there has been noticeable progress in space activities in
Ghana, particularly in space education and advocacy. Here are some highlights from the last 5 years:
● Ongoing: The African Space Station Project by the All Nations University is an online facility
that delivers practical space science education using animations and illustrations, and the
target is to reach a million students from all 54 countries in Africa.
● 2023: Astrophy Ghana 2023 was organized by PRAGSAC together with GSSTI a one-week,
residential radio astronomy training school in Ghana. It focused on Astronomy
Instrumentation and observation techniques targeting undergraduate and graduate
students.
● 2023: The SGAC-themed session was organized during the 1st KNUST Astronomy and Space Science Conference. It featured talks from young professionals on their careers in the space industry and SGAC.
● 2022 – 2023: Xavier Space Solutions, the Office for Astronomy Development (OAD), and Electronics ran an experimental satellite design and build a campaign for Senior High Schools in Ghana.
● 2021: Ghana hosted the 4th Africa Space Generation Workshop, which brought one hundred and thirty-six (136) delegates representing 27 countries.
● 2020 – 2021: Virtual Space Tourism for students in Ghana to promote space education by using Virtual Reality (VR) to provide an interactive tour of the International Space Station (ISS) and the solar systems.
Upcoming Events
- Webinars (Host City and Event Date To be determined)
- Casual SGAC Ghana Virtual Meet-Ups (Host City and Event Date To be determined)
- SGAC Ghana Christmas Hangout (Host City and Event Date To be determined)
- The African Space Station Project (Koforidua, Ghana)
- Cansat Ghana Elementary Campaign II (Host City and Event Date To be determined)
- 2nd KNUST Astronomy and Space Science Conference (Kumasi, Ghana)
- XSpace CubeSat Masterclass 2024 (Host City and Event Date To be determined)
- XSpace Camp 2024 (Host City and Event Date To be determined)
- GSSTI Space Jam (Host City and Event Date To be determined)
Interesting Web Links for the Young Generation in Ghana.
Government Institutions, Companies, and Non-Profit Organizations
1. The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI)
2. Ghana Air Force Aviation College (Formally School of Trade Training)
3. CANSAT Ghana
4. Xavier Space Solutions
5. PRAGSAG GHANA
Educational Institutions
6. All Nations University – Space Systems Technology Laboratory
7. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology: a. Physics (Astrophysics) and b.Aerospace Engineering Bachelors
8. University of Ghana – Department of Physics
Clubs & Societies
9. KNUST Astrophysics Club
10. KNUST Association of Aerospace Engineering Students
Media Outreach
11. Everything Astronomy (Free monthly online astronomy session)
12. XSpace Podcast (Space themed Bi-weekly podcast)
13. Afia Kobi Engineering Club (Youtube)
Visuals
 The Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory (GRAO) |
 Students participating in a practical STEM experiment at the All Nations University’s STEM Center. |
 Students participating in a practical STEM experiment at the All Nations University’s STEM Center. |
 A Cross-section of Participants and Instructors |
 Students involved in Radio Astronomy using a small Table Top Radio Telescope (TTRT) |
 Participants setting up an autonomous Radio Dish |
 Students in an interactive tour of the International Space Station ( ISS) and the solar systems using Virtual Reality at the All Nations University’s STEM Center. |
 Students in an interactive tour of the International Space Station ( ISS) and the solar systems using Virtual Reality at the All Nations University’s STEM Center. |
 1st KNUST Astronomy and Space Science Conference: Roundtable discussions involving Academia, Industry, Government, and students |
 1st KNUST Astronomy and Space Science Conference: Roof-top Radio Astronomy Observations using Table Top Radio Telescope (TTRT) |
 1st KNUST Astronomy and Space Science Conference: A selection of Dignitaries at the Conference featuring Dr. Joseph Tandoh (Director – GSSTI), Prof. James Chibueze (North West University – South Africa and Dr. Proven Adziri (Manager – GRAO) |
 1st KNUST Astronomy and Space Science Conference: Participants presenting findings to the Instructor, Mr Albert Forson, during Radio Astronomy tutorials. |
 CANSAT GHANA: Launch of CanSat via ballons in Bolgatanga |
 CANSAT GHANA: Tutorials for Visiting schools |
 CANSAT GHANA: Students programming CanSat Module |