Kenyan students, space enthusiasts to Speak with Astronauts aboard International Space Station

"Kenya is the only African country selected for this prestigious program in the 2026 round, underscoring the nation’s growing leadership in space science and innovation on the continent," according to the space agency. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya has been selected to host the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program in 2026, allowing Kenyan students and space enthusiasts to communicate directly with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Kenya is the only African country selected for this program in the 2026 round.
The program is scheduled to take place between July and December 2026.
The Kenya Space Agency will collaborate with the Pan-African Citizen Science e-Laboratory and Agency Liaison Harold Safary.
An open call will be issued for individuals interested in speaking directly with ISS astronauts.