Namibia and Russia are moving towards the launch of a joint space programme, with plans that could include building and launching a satellite, training Namibian engineers and introducing space-related university programmes.

Namibia, with its clear skies and ideal conditions for astronomy, has been positioning itself as a growing hub for space science research. 

Questions, however, remain about whether the country is doing enough to inspire young people to pursue careers in space science. 

Namibia's and South Africa's national research entities have signed a five-year partnership looking at addressing shared priorities in energy, digital health, agro-food systems, and space science.