Courses

Maximising International Space Cooperation

Learn the principles, tools, means and ways of space cooperation and diplomacy, to advance organisational, national and global goals and interests.

30 Sept - 4 Oct 2024
Hybrid
McGill-ASLI Course on International Space Law and Governance

This course is jointly organised by ASLI and the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Canada. The course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks and governance structures governing global space activities. The course explores the intersection of international space law, national legislation and space cooperation.

24 Oct.- 29 Nov 2024
Virtual
Effective Governance of Space Institutions

In this course, participants will learn how to structure a space organisation based on the national space policy/strategy and how an organisation pursues its mandates and national goals while keeping to its international obligations. Participants will also learn the role of boards, governance and oversight functions.

19 - 20 Nov 2024
Virtual
Global Space Policy

This course is aimed at equipping professionals, regulators and policymakers  with information, knowledge and skills, needed for making the best space decisions, policies, strategies and programmes, while taking cognizance of limited available resources and the geopolitical environment.

6 Mar - 25 Apr 2025
Virtual
African Space Policy and Strategy

This course is a thorough examination of the African continental space policy, strategy and programme, within the context of the present and emerging international space governance system.

3 Jul - 1 Aug 2025
Virtual

Upcoming Events

Policy Talks: A Conversation with Takalani Nemaungani (Chief Director for Astronomy, Department for Science and Innovation, South Africa)
23 Oct 2024
Virtual
2nd Adigun Ade Abiodun Public Lecture
31 Oct 2024
Virtual
2nd Africa-UK Space Partnership Roundtable
13 Nov 2024
Virtual
Policy Talks: A Conversation with Fernand BALE (Director, Cote d’Ivoire Geographic and Digital Information Center)
20 Nov 2024
Virtual

Upcoming Engagements

11-13 Oct 2024
Milan, Italy
14-18 Oct 2024
Milan, Italy
23-25 Nov 2024
Gaborone, Botswana

Highlights

World Space Week (WSW) 2024: High-Level Panel on Space and Climate Change
4 Oct 2024
Virtual

ASLI in collaboration with the Nigerian Embassy in Addis Ababa, and the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (SSGI) organised a high-level panel discussion to commemorate the designated World Space Week (WSW) 2024. The theme of the event was “Space and Climate Change.”

Briefing of the Diplomatic and Scientific Communities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

30 Sept 2024
Virtual

ASLI in collaboration with the Nigerian Embassy in Addis Ababa, and the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (SSGI) organised a Space Briefing, with a focus on the four thematic priority areas of the African Outer Space Programme (Earth Observation, Satellite Communication, Navigation & Positioning, and Astronomy) as well as two cross-cutting areas (Education & Capacity Development, and African Space Economy).

Briefing of U.S. Space Delegation

27 Mar 2024
Virtual

ASLI had an interactive discussion with a U.S. delegation consisting of representatives from NASA and U.S. Departments of State, Commerce and Defence. The discussion focused on civil and commercial space cooperation between Africa and the U.S.

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