The Chief Executive Officer
of the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), Gaspard Twagirayezu, has been appointed Vice
President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) during the
ongoing International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney.
Founded in 1951, the IAF is
the world’s leading space advocacy organization, uniting space agencies,
industry players, research institutions, universities, and professional
societies to foster international cooperation in space exploration and
development.
Mr. Twagirayezu’s
appointment marks a significant milestone for Rwanda and Africa’s growing role
in the global space sector. It also reinforces the continent’s increasing
participation in shaping global space policy and advancing collaborative
projects that drive innovation, sustainability, and socio-economic development
through space science and technology.
The appointment comes as the
IAC convenes thousands of space stakeholders from around the world to discuss
advancements, opportunities, and challenges in the sector.
By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
