Rwanda Space Agency CEO calls for strong partnerships to support sustainable space sector
Date: 2026-03-16
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Space Agency, Gaspard Twagirayezu, has
emphasized the importance of collaboration among governments, industry and
international initiatives to support sustainable growth in the global space
sector.
Twagirayezu
made the remarks during the CEO Roundtable at the Sustainable Market Initiative
Roundtables & Exhibition 2026 held at Hampton Court Palace in the United
Kingdom.
Speaking
at the event, the Rwanda Space Agency chief highlighted that building a
resilient and sustainable space ecosystem requires coordinated efforts among
stakeholders to promote innovation while ensuring responsible stewardship of
the environment.
He
noted that partnerships between governments, private industry and global
organisations are essential for advancing technological innovation in the space
sector while protecting shared environmental resources.
The
roundtable formed part of broader discussions at the Sustainable Market
Initiative event, which brought together global leaders and industry
stakeholders to explore strategies for advancing sustainable development across
emerging sectors, including space technologies.
