Etim Offiong is Co-founder of ASLI. He is a Chief Scientific Officer at the African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in English (ARCSSTE-E), where he facilitates courses in satellite communication, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and space policy. He is also an Associate Lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Etim contributed to drafting the African Space Policy and Strategy, which African Heads of State and Government adopted in 2016, to guide the implementation of the African Outer Space Programme, currently being implemented by the African Space Agency (AfSA). He also participated in validating the ECOWAS Space Science and Geomatics Strategy, supporting sub-regional coordination in space science and policy.
Saphirah Kubakurungi is a lawyer with over five years of experience contributing to the growth of the space sector in Africa and beyond. Her work spans from space law, policy to governance and education. She is strongly committed to institutional-building, knowledge-sharing and the development of emerging space ecosystems. She has also been actively involved in shaping Uganda’s emerging space sector. In 2024 she was appointed to a highly specialised task-force, by the Ugandan Aerospace Bureau, to help with drafting Uganda’s space legal and policy framework. In 2023, she became the first Ugandan to attend the International Space University (ISU) and take part in its Space Studies Program. She later returned in 2025 as a Teaching Associate. Alongside these efforts, Saphirah is an active member of various international organisations including the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and the Space Generational Advisory Council (SGAC). She serves as Programme Associate for ASLI Education.
Oluwarantimi Bukola, is a First Class Mechatronics Engineer and a leading voice in the emerging African aerospace ecosystem. As the Programme Associate for Policy and Advocacy ASLI, she drives policy, strategy, programmes, advocacy and capacity building efforts across the continent. She previously served as the International Liaison Officer for the Africa Space Foundation, where she successfully coordinated Pan-African summits and global hackathons connecting hundreds of young innovators. She was recognized as a AIAA Ascendant in 2025 and is a recipient of the Young African Space Professionals Award 2026. Oluwarantimi’s work sits at the intersection of advanced propulsion systems, space education, and operational excellence. A passionate advocate for bridging the digital and technological divide, Oluwarantimi is dedicated to building the “NewSpace Africa” infrastructure. Her mission is to ensure that African aerospace innovation is not only technically world-class but also a primary driver for socioeconomic transformation and climate resilience across the continent.