Africa • Space • Science • Diplomacy

AFROCOSMOS — Together Towards New Heights.

The project seeks to build a strong bridge between African countries and Russia in the fields of space diplomacy, science, technology, and education.

Our mission is to become a platform for dialogue, partnership, and joint initiatives, strengthening Africa’s role in the global space community while expanding the horizons of Russia–Africa cooperation beyond Earth.

+7 Projects
02 International Partners

Mission Overview

Space Diplomacy

#International initiatives, scientific partnerships, and Africa–Russia cooperation programs.

#Integration of the African community living in Russia, especially talented students, and the formation of an African team to participate in competitions, hackathons, and museum visits — with one goal: to contribute to the development of innovation in the space sector.

Research & Innovation

#Publications, laboratory work, experiments, and technology programs.

#Creation and stimulation of scientific research and development ((R&D) centers for the industry.

Education & Outreach

#Events, youth programs, conferences, and public communication around space and science.

#Preparation of personnel for implementing Russian eco-technologies, ensuring safety, etc.

#Organization of training programs for personnel in the space industry.

Ground base

#Creation of a Mars simulation center (under the auspices of the Institute of Biomedical Problems - IMBP), and development of technologies for future missions to Mars and the Moon.

Space industry

#Development of space technologies in collaboration with leaders of the Russian space industry.

#Training specialists for the production of components and parts for technological devices, such as satellites, and their assembly in Africa.

BRICS Cosmodrome

#Work on establishing a launch site in partnership with BRICS countries on the African continent.