The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute has revealed plans for the country to launch a rocket into space in the near future as it mentions partnering with with other member states of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is crucial.
According to the institute, such partnerships are essential for leveraging the expertise, resources, and knowledge needed to successfully achieve this ambitious mission.
2024 IAU General Assembly
The announcement comes as the 2024 IAU General Assembly is set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, marking the the first time in the IAU’s 105-year history that the General Assembly will be hosted on the African continent.
This endeavor marks a significant step forward in Ghana’s space exploration ambitions, positioning the nation on the global stage of space science and technology.
Picture of a space rocket taking off
Ghanaians in general have expressed varied opinions in this move by the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute. Many have opined that this quest will be a difficult one and may not be achieved as facilities are not available while other opine this is very feasible and worth pursuing.
Remarks by Dr. Naomi Frimpong on Ghana’s Space Mission after the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute teams up with International Astronomical Union (IAU)
Dr. Naomi Asabre Frimpong, a Research Scientist at the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute, revealed that
Ghana does plan to go space. However, we will need a lot of investment in space technology, in space engineering communication and research because our infrastructure right now does not support going to space as far as the international space station.
Ghanaians are really brilliant we have a lot of potential and we are able to do a lot with the little infrastructure we have.
So with support from the government with support from the public and our own research and universities Ghanaians can contribute to the International Scientific Community and so I don’t think we should look down on our scientists we can do more with more support.
Ghanaians are really brilliant; we have a lot of potential and are able to achieve a lot with the limited infrastructure we have. With support from the government, the public, and our own research institutions and universities, Ghanaians can contribute significantly to the international scientific community. Therefore, we should not underestimate our scientists. We can achieve more with additional support. Dr Naomi Frimpong said, speaking to JoyNews’ Blessed Sogah during the event.
