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Abstract: Having started with almost no awareness in Astronomy more than 50 years ago, the Astronomy world is now visible to many Tanzanians and Tanzania is now visible to the Astronomy world. We describe and discuss the process, the obstacles, the challenges, the opportunities, and efforts through school and public outreach, school and University education, research using observational databases, radio telescope and satellite deployment, which point to the current state that Astronomy in Tanzania has been achieved. We stress the important need for government recognition to build capacity for fundamental understanding of the cosmos and flex it to applications for local needs. WE need clear recognition from all levels of authorities for institutionalization of Astronomy to firmly establish the science and the practice of Astronomy and Space Science in Tanzania.
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