Rwanda Space Agency

Yesterday, CEO @gtwagirayezu met with Mr. Fatih Dulkan, Vice President of the Turkish Space Agency (@tuajans), to discuss opportunities for collaboration in space technology.

He also congratulated the Agency on the successful organization of the 77th International Astronautical Congress (#IAC2026), a global gathering for advancing cooperation in space.

On the sidelines of the ongoing International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Antalya, CEO @gtwagirayezu met with Mr. Onur Tarakçıoğlu, Executive Vice President of Space Systems at Turkish Aerospace to identify areas for collaboration on projects of mutual interest.

He also met with Dr. Gülin Dede, Head of the Department of Astronautical Engineering at the Turkish Aeronautical Association University, to explore ways to advance space education and technical capacity.

At the ongoing @IAC2026Antalya in Antalya, Rwanda Space Agency CEO @gtwagirayezu is engaging with global space leaders to advance Rwanda’s space program.

Yesterday, he joined the 3rd IAF Global Space Leaders Summit, themed “The New Space Era: Global Challenges, Strategic Opportunities and Responsible Governance,” discussing partnerships and priorities shaping the future of space. He highlighted the importance of using space technology and international collaboration to address challenges here on Earth.

He also met with @NASA ’s Deputy Administrator, Matt Anderson, building on Rwanda’s commitment to the Artemis Accords, which it signed in 2022, and with @spacegovuk to strengthen partnerships and explore new areas of collaboration. #IAC2026

Yesterday, we spent the afternoon with students interning with RSA & @TRLspace , talking about career opportunities in space.

The goal is simple: create opportunities here, build globally-competitive expertise & use space technology to solve problems here on Earth.

The addition of this second antenna at our teleport strengthens Rwanda’s ground infrastructure & expands the capacity available to support space missions from Africa.

Rwanda’s teleport is open for business & ready to support a growing range of space activities.

“This data comes from our own sensors on Picarro & Medusa instruments. We currently collect regional datasets that provide insights used in decision-making.” said Dr. Didier Ntwali at this year’s Rwanda Climate Science Symposium.
#RCSS2026

Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=TkdQjr…

This Thursday, our Chief Technology Officer, Georges Kwizera, will speak on Space Science and Technology: Global Trends and Rwanda’s Strategic Priorities at @AIMS_Rwanda.

Follow the seminar live online by scanning the QR code.

Yesterday, in collaboration with @RwandaICT and @TRLspace, we celebrated and awarded the winners of the Space Innovation Challenge 2026.

Congratulations to our top 5 teams:

🥇 SESA - Rwanda Coding Academy
🥈 Cos X - Hope Haven Christian School
🥉 ASSYN - Ecoles Des Sciences Byimana
🏅 Inganzo IOT - College Saint André
🏅 Orion Victor - Groupe Scolaire APACOPE

We thank all participating schools, teachers, mentors, & parents who came to support these young innovators.

RSA remains committed to expanding space technology competitions and empowering the next generation to use space technology and data to solve real-world challenges.

All Earth and Space Sciences unite for this evening’s Venus–Jupiter conjunction.

The two planets will appear exceptionally close together in the sky after sunset, offering a rare and beautiful viewing opportunity for observers across the World.

Watch our explainer below and remember to take photos.

Today, the Rwanda Space Agency signed an MoU with the Institute of Air and Space Law at @mcgillu to strengthen capacity building and facilitate knowledge exchange in space law, policy, and governance.

This partnership will support the development of robust space regulations, creating an enabling environment for the private sector in space.

Rwanda's Teleport achieves Tier 3 Certification from the @worldteleport (WTA), becoming the second fully certified teleport in Africa and the first space agency-operated teleport globally to get WTA certification.

A milestone for Rwanda's space sector and a recognition of the country's growing capabilities in satellite communications infrastructure.

Ejo hashize, Rwanda Space Agency ifatanyije n’urubyiruko rwa @Our_Past_In, n’ubuyobozi bw’Akarere ka @rulindodistrict bifatanyije mu gikorwa cyo #Kwibuka32 ku Rwibutso rwa Rusiga.

Igikorwa cyaranzwe no kunamira abazize Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi baruhukiye mu Rwibutso rwa Rusiga no kuremera Abarokotse Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi.

A meteor shower will appear in our skies tomorrow morning.

The Eta Aquariids - debris from Halley’s Comet - will peak in the early hours of 6 May 2026 (3:00–5:30 AM, UTC+2).

Also known as Kibonumwe in Kinyarwanda, these shooting stars will be visible, look up and you may catch one streak across the sky.

“Sustainable growth in the space sector depends on strong partnerships between governments, industry, and global initiatives. We are committed to contributing to a space ecosystem that advances innovation while protecting our shared environment.”~ CEO Gaspard Twagirayezu, during the CEO Roundtable at the Sustainable Market Initiative (@TheSMI) Roundtables & Exhibition 2026, held at Hampton Court Palace.

Today, the Rwanda Space Agency, in collaboration with @LODARwanda, @AFD_France, and key stakeholders, concluded a three-day workshop dedicated to the validation and closure of the feasibility study for a project leveraging data in particular satellite data to enhance climate resilience and adaptation in Rwanda’s districts.

The project aims to use geospatial data at the district level to support disaster management, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience efforts.

Today, the Rwanda Space Agency team had the pleasure of engaging with students from @RwandaPolytec and @HopeHavenRwanda.

The engagements included a tour of Rwanda’s Climate Observatory project at the University of Rwanda – College of Science and Technology, presentations of student projects that rely on geospatial data, and conversations on building careers in the space sector.

Join our Chief Technology Officer, @kwizeraGeorges, alongside global leaders, at the Global Learning Conference 2026 as he explores how satellite technology can contribute to bridging the gap in education by connecting children in remote areas.

Tomorrow, 17 February 2026, the first solar eclipse of the year will take place, although it will not be visible from Kigali or most of East Africa.

Want to learn more about solar eclipses, their different phases, how many will occur this year, and whether you’ll be able to see one from your location?

Watch the full video:

Mu bufatanye na @RwandaICT, Urwego rw'u Rwanda rushinzwe Isanzure rwagiranye ikiganiro n'abashinzwe itumanaho mu rwego rw'ikoranabuhanga cyerekeye uko inzego zimenyesha abagenerwabikorwa amakuru yerekeye ikoreshwa ry'ikoranabuhanga mu gukemura ibibazo no guhanga udushya.

Hibanzwe ku kunoza uburyo abantu muri rusange bahabwa amakuru mu rwego rwo gushyira mu bikorwa Gahunda ya Kabiri y'Igihugu yo Kwihutisha Iterambere (NST2) n'intego zo mu rwego rw'ikoranabuhanga z'icyerekezo 2050.

Gahunda zigera kuri bose, kumva ibitekerezo by'abagenerwabikorwa, ubufatanye no gutanga ubutumwa mu buryo bworoshye kandi bwumvikana byagaragajwe ko ari ingenzi mu kubaka icyizere abantu bagirira ikoranabuhanga kandi bigatuma ikoranabuhanga rigira umusaruro ufatika ryitezweho.

In collaboration with @RwandaICT, Rwanda Space Agency brought together tech sector communicators for a conversation on how institutions communicate tech solutions and innovations to end-users.

🔹 The focus: improving public communication as we implement NST2 and Vision 2050 ICT goals.

👉🏾Inclusivity, listening to users’ feedback, collaboration, and simple, clear messaging were highlighted as key to building trust, real impact, & digital confidence.