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South Africa's space tech industry is lifting off
CNN MarketPlace africa interview and coverage of the South African space industry
African space initiative eyes participation in China’s Chang’e-8 lunar mission, embraces openness and inclusiveness
The Africa2Moon program is more than a single scientific mission. It represents Africa's long-term ambition to participate meaningfully in global space exploration by developing engineering capabilities, strengthening scientific collaboration and inspiring a new generation of African scientists and engineers
Women's Month | Radio Astronomer Carla Sharpe: 'Space technology contributes to all 17 of SDG's'
As we close off Women's Month, we continue to profile remarkable women across the board, who have been a source of inspiration in the different spheres of their work. Space technology contributes to all 17 SDGs.
Good Things Guy
"Good Things with Brent Lindeque" had a conversation with Dr Adriana Marais, a conversation that stretches far beyond borders, beyond limits and even beyond Earth itself.
Carte Blanche
Carte Blanche explores the Africa2Moon project. The dark side of the moon: one of the quietest places in the solar system. The perfect place to listen to our universe. And one South African researcher has a ticket to reach it.
BBC Focus on Africa
With the recent success of the Artemis 2 mission, passing around the Moon, the question is where is Africa in exploration of Outer Space. BBC Foucs on Africa interviews Dr Carla Mitchell on Africa2Moon
Expresso Show SABC3 - The Power of Collaboration and Inspiration
Dr. Adriana Marais interviewed on the Expresso Show on SABC3.
BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029
"China's Chang'e-8 moon lander mission scheduled for 2029 could send Africa's first space exploration mission to the lunar south pole."
Africa2Moon: Africa's first lunar mission | Adriana Marais | TEDxYuehai St Salon
This is the story of the journey from Africa to the Moon told by Dr Adriana Marais, Head of Science for the Africa2Moon mission, celebrating her friend and collaborator soon-to-be Dr Carla Sharpe Mitchell, the Mission Director and creator of the project.
Africa2Moon Out of this World and Into the Next | A keynote by Dr Adriana Marais
This keynote shares the journey of Africa’s first mission to the Moon from the perspective of the Foundation for Space Development Africa.
How space exploration impacts our daily lives
From the moment GPS guides us to work to the solar panels powering homes and offices, space exploration is already part of everyday life. Technologies first developed to put satellites and spacecraft into orbit now shape how we navigate cities, forecast the weather and generate clean energy.
Reaching for the Moon
Stellenbosch University’s (SU’s) current postgraduate electrical and electronic engineering students, as well as researchers of the University’s Electronic Systems Laboratory (ESL) collaborate on Africa2Moon
What is the Africa 2 Moon Mission about?
Africa’s mission for the moon. By combining cutting-edge science with educational outreach and capacity building, Africa2Moon seeks to inspire the next generation of African scientists, foster international collaboration, and demonstrate Africa’s potential in advanced engineering and scientific innovation.
Announcement: Nature Astronomy Paper
Over the Moon to share our article published in Nature Astronomy.
Africa2Moon presented at AfAS 2026 in Botswana
Not as participants, but as contributors. Not as observers, but as innovators. Africa2Moon represents a shift in mindset, from capacity building to capability exporting, and from learning from the world to contributing and even leading.
