By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Kenya has achieved a
milestone in space education after the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) hosted the
country's first live Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
contact, allowing students to communicate directly with a European Space Agency
astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
The event, held on 5 August
2026 at Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Academy, gave students a rare
opportunity to engage with astronaut Sophie Adenot in real time through amateur
radio communications.
During the session, students
asked questions about life aboard the International Space Station, astronaut
training and the future of space exploration. The interaction provided learners
with firsthand insights into human spaceflight and careers in the space sector
while encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM).
The Kenya Space Agency said
the event marked an important step in advancing space education and inspiring
the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators by connecting
Kenyan students with global space missions.
The successful ARISS contact
underscores Kenya's growing commitment to promoting space science, technology
and innovation through educational outreach and international collaboration.
