Z. Benkhaldoun, Author at Eos

Mauritania’s Aouelloul impact crater, one of many foci for the African Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences.

Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences

by David Baratoux, H. Chennaoui-Aoudjehane, R. Gibson, A. Lamali, W. U. Reimold, M. S. Sapah, M. C. Chabou, J. B. Habarulema, M. W. Jessell, A. Mogessie, Z. Benkhaldoun, E. Nkhonjera, N. C. Mukosi, M. Kaire, P. Rochette, A. Sickafoose, J. Martínez-Frías, A. Hofmann, L. Folco, A. P. Rossi, G. Faye, K. Kolenberg, K. Tekle, D. Belhai, M. Elyajouri, C. Koeberl and M. M. Abdeen 14 June 201728 January 2022

Elevating planetary and space sciences across Africa could help nations reach their development goals. Efforts will require collaboration, creativity, efficient planning, and political will.

A view of the night sky from Egypt’s Katameya Observatory, the largest telescope in the Arab world.

The State of Planetary and Space Sciences in Africa

by David Baratoux, H. Chennaoui-Aoudjehane, R. Gibson, A. Lamali, W. U. Reimold, M. S. Sapah, M. C. Chabou, J. B. Habarulema, M. W. Jessell, A. Mogessie, Z. Benkhaldoun, E. Nkhonjera, N. C. Mukosi, M. Kaire, P. Rochette, A. Sickafoose, J. Martínez-Frías, A. Hofmann, L. Folco, A. P. Rossi, G. Faye, K. Kolenberg, K. Tekle, D. Belhai, M. Elyajouri, C. Koeberl and M. M. Abdeen 13 June 20172 November 2021

Africa has an enormous potential to provide insights into planetary and space sciences, but it has remained largely untapped. Fostering a new generation of scientists promises far-reaching benefits.