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Africa’s Giant Leap
Africa’s Giant Leap
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In this episode of Eye of the Storm, we mark a historic point in human space exploration as South Africa steps into the global space economy race. 08.05.2026, Sputnik Africa
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Africa’s Giant Leap
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In this episode of Eye of the Storm, we mark a historic point in human space exploration as South Africa steps into the global space economy race.
We discuss the pioneering work of Dr. Adriana Marais, whose research into Mars settlement and Africa-led lunar missions is positioning the continent as a truly formidable player in this space.The conversation explores how Africa is entering a domain traditionally dominated by the US, Russia, and China. Dr. Marais says by developing projects like the radio telescope planned for the Moon, the continent is building essential capacity in communications sovereignty and future real access to space-based resources.How is South Africa’s involvement in Mars research reshaping our role in the global order, and what does the Africa2Moon project mean for the continent’s technological sovereignty?Listen to this episode of Eye of the Storm to look at how Africa is forging a new path beyond Earth’s atmosphere and why the race for space is a strategic necessity for not just South Africa, but also the Global South.► Check out all the episodes of Eye of the Storm.► Listen to this podcast on all your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Afripods
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Africa’s Giant Leap
In this episode of Eye of the Storm, we mark a historic point in human space exploration as South Africa steps into the global space economy race.
We discuss the pioneering work of Dr. Adriana Marais, whose research into Mars settlement and Africa-led lunar missions is positioning the continent as a truly formidable player in this space.
The conversation explores how Africa is entering a domain traditionally dominated by the US, Russia, and China. Dr. Marais says by developing projects like the radio telescope planned for the Moon, the continent is building essential capacity in communications sovereignty and future real access to space-based resources.
“The US and partners, China and partners, are building permanent bases on the moon in the next few years, so it’s critical that Africa is involved, but even more, we need to think about how we would like to take the step for humanity, and the spirit of collaboration should be at the heart of all we do in space," says Dr. Marais.
How is South Africa’s involvement in Mars research reshaping our role in the global order, and what does the Africa2Moon project mean for the continent’s technological sovereignty?
Listen to this episode of Eye of the Storm to look at how Africa is forging a new path beyond Earth’s atmosphere and why the race for space is a strategic necessity for not just South Africa, but also the Global South.
► Check out all the episodes of Eye of the Storm. ► Listen to this podcast on all your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Castbox | Afripods 
