GHANA AND AXELSPACE SIGN MoU TO ADVANCE SPACE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
In line with the Embassy of Ghana in Tokyo’s commitment to facilitating strategic partnerships that harness science, technology, and innovation for national development, the Embassy is pleased to report the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Axelspace Corporation and the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI).
The signing ceremony took place during Nihonbashi Space Week 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. Her Excellency Genevieve Edna Apaloo, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Japan, witnessed the signing and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing space-based applications for development across sectors.
This collaboration aims to promote the utilization of Earth Observation (EO) data to address pressing social challenges in Ghana. Areas of focus include:
Agriculture and food security
Environmental and forest conservation
Disaster management and climate resilience
Urban planning and infrastructure development
Under the agreement, Axelspace will provide EO satellite data and technical support, while GSSTI will develop a national framework to integrate this data into local systems—engaging public institutions and private sector actors.
GSSTI, under the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, plays a central role in driving Ghana’s space science agenda. The Embassy views this partnership as a major step forward in leveraging Japanese technological expertise to support Ghana’s socio-economic transformation.
The Embassy commends Axelspace for its leadership within Japan’s “Emerging Countries Working Group” and its efforts to co-create innovative solutions with African partners.
This MoU marks another milestone in Ghana-Japan cooperation and the Embassy remains committed to deepening such impactful partnerships.