Around the world, countries are using tools, technologies, satellites, and data located in or derived from outer space to transform various sectors of their economies.  Whether for mining critical minerals efficiently and safely, identifying petrochemical and other energy resource deposits, precision and traceable agriculture, weather trend modeling, communications, navigation, and education, or urban planning and movements of populations, space is the place where innovative technologies are being tested in outer space for their improvement of outcomes on earth. 

By some estimates, the African space economy is projected to reach $22.64 billion by 2026.  African countries stand to be key players in the global space industry, both driving and leveraging space-driven innovation for transformative economic growth, technological advancement, and sustainable development.  In this panel, private and public stakeholders from the U.S and Africa will discuss opportunities for collaboration in leveraging space-based solutions, and related policy frameworks needed to address Africa’s economic growth and development priorities.