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The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) is embracing the Asteroid Search Campaign as part of its mission to foster hands-on activities in Astronomy and Space Science in Kenya. Our mandate is to promote, coordinate, and regulate all space-related activities in the country.
At KSA, students on attachment and internship are inducted into the campaign processes and issued certificates upon participation. Since we receive students from various departments in the universities we partner with, we have observed a significant shift of interest from engineering to Astronomy. This demonstrates that providing more hands-on educational tools is effective in instilling curiosity in the next generation of space leaders and creates a valuable and rewarding internship experience for students.
As participation in the campaign continues to grow, we are poised to make greater contributions to planetary defense and to deepen our understanding of the universe. These efforts align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
At the conference, I will present how our agency is adopting the Asteroid Search Campaign to promote hands-on activities in astronomy among students, young professionals, and citizen scientists.
| Stream | Education Development and Outreach |
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