Kenya moves to govern satellite data at home with new space council

Kenya moves to govern satellite data at home with new space council; body ends reliance on foreign systems to steer food and climate decisions...

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Kenya is establishing greater control over its satellite data through the creation of a new national council. This initiative aims to enhance the utilization of space intelligence for critical national development decisions.

The National Earth Observation Data Council (NEODC) will coordinate and oversee Earth observation data management in Kenya.
Key partners in this endeavor include the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), the British High Commission, and the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS).
This framework links satellite intelligence to sectors such as agriculture, urban planning, climate resilience, and national security, utilizing standardized data systems and FAIR data principles.

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