Question 1

Which Sub-Saharan African nation became the first Francophone African country to sign the US-led Artemis Accords in July 2025, aimed at establishing international norms for peaceful space exploration?

Accepted Answer

Senegal

Question 2

In April 2025, South Africa announced advancements in its national satellite program with a focus on bridging the digital divide. What is a key long-term goal of this program?

Accepted Answer

Launching a fully South African-owned satellite within seven years.

Question 3

Which Sub-Saharan African country's space agency held a high-level meeting in November 2025 with a UAE-based company to explore collaborations in Earth Observation, space systems development, and capacity building?

Accepted Answer

Kenya

Question 4

Nigeria's National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) congratulated Chief Owolabi Salis in July 2025 for a significant achievement. What was this achievement?

Accepted Answer

Becoming the first person of Nigerian birth to travel to space.

Question 5

As of June 2026, South Africa has launched a significant number of satellites. Approximately how many satellites have been launched by South Africa, according to available data?

Accepted Answer

13

Question 6

The Africa2Moon project, an all-African space exploration mission, aims to deploy a low-frequency radio telescope on the Moon. In April 2025, this project was selected as an international payload for which country's lunar mission?

Accepted Answer

China (Chang'e-8 mission)

Question 7

Kenya's Space Agency (KSA) has been active in developing its space capabilities. Which satellite, launched in April 2023, was Kenya's first locally developed earth observation satellite?

Accepted Answer

Taifa-1

Question 8

Algeria launched two satellites, ALSAT-3A and ALSAT-3B, in January 2026. What is a primary capacity these satellites are intended to enhance for Algeria?

Accepted Answer

High-resolution Earth imaging for land-use planning and disaster prevention

Question 9

The African Space Agency (AfSA) was formally launched in Cairo, Egypt, on April 20, 2025. What was the primary decision-making body that initiated the creation of AfSA?

Accepted Answer

The African Union (AU)

Question 10

As of January 2026, which Sub-Saharan African nation has a CubeSat, BurkinaSat-1, that is expected to be launched in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Burkina Faso

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