Aeronautics and Space Science Bureau
About Us
The Aeronautics and Space Science Bureau is dedicated to pioneering space exploration and fostering technological advancements in aeronautics. Our mandate includes:
- Coordinating and facilitating research and development
- Technology transfer
- Building a space ecosystem
- Commercializing innovations in aeronautics and space exploration
- Establishing a space agency to explore the country’s capabilities in space

MAJOR SPACE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
The AfDevSat project facilitates the launch of a pan-African satellite project named the African Development Satellite Initiative...
This project aims at installing a compact camera onboard the ISS Bartolomeo Platform, providing a feasible solution...
News
Newspace Africa Conference 2025 21st-24th April, Cairo Egypt
We are proud to announce that Dr. Doreen Agaba, the Technical Lead at the Department
March 6, 2025
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Students Projects
The Bureau supports research projects by students from various universities, including Makerere and Kyambogo University,
July 4, 2024
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NRIP Grant for Busitema University on Space Weather Project
Busitema University received an NRIP grant to develop a Space Weather Science and Education Tool
July 4, 2024
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Space Weather Training Workshop at Muni University
From September 25-29, 2023, Muni University hosted the Space Weather and Upper Atmospheric data analysis
July 4, 2024
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