Space Agency (RSA) and POLSA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance partnership opportunities – marking a significant milestone in bilateral collaboration between Rwanda and Poland in space technology.
Rwanda and Poland share robust bilateral ties, demonstrated by a state visit by the Polish President Andrze Duda this month to Kigali. The MoU aims to leverage the robust Polish space ecosystem to develop collaboration on activities of mutual interest and solidifies the commitment of both nations to harness space capabilities in support of their development agendas.
It fosters interagency cooperation between industries and academia to advance capabilities in space technologies, facilitating knowledge transfer and promoting tailored research and development initiatives.
Col. Francis NGABO emphasized, “Rwanda is dedicated to leveraging space technology capabilities to support the sustainable development of priority sectors within Rwanda.
This collaboration with the Polish Space Ecosystem through POLSA opens up unique avenues for joint initiatives and knowledge exchange to boost the growth of our emerging space sector.”
Prof. Gregor Wrochna, Ph.D., President of POLSA, echoed this sentiment, stating.
“This partnership between Rwanda and Poland underscores the urgency of addressing pressing challenges through collaborative and innovative approaches. By synergizing our efforts, we aim to make significant strides in the application of space technologies and contribute to the wellbeing of our populations.”
About RSA: RSA was established with the mission of developing Rwanda’s space sector towards social-economic development. RSA actively formulates and implements comprehensive space policies and strategies with the overarching goal of fostering an environment conducive to maximizing the potential of space capabilities to achieve both national and global goals.
About POLSA: The Polish Space Agency (POLS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Development and Technology, established in 2014. Its task is to support the Polish space industry by implementing the priorities of the Polish Space Strategy. (End)