Namibia eyes emerging space economy to boost development-Xinhua
WINDHOEK, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Monday called for the use of satellite technology, legislative reform, and international partnerships to enhance its emerging space economy and promote socio-economic development. Lisho Mundia, deputy executive director in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, highlighted Namibia's strategic ambitions to build a robust domestic space industry while addressing students, scientists, and international delegates at the opening of World Space Week 2026 in Windhoek. "Space science and technology is an expanding field of opportunity for research, innovation, education, entrepreneurship and national development," Mundia said, noting that it presents an opportunity to build capabilities and ensure that the youth are prepa...