# Astronomy, Space & Global Cooperation in Africa

Astronomy, Space & Global Cooperation in Africa at Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café, Sunday 8 November 2026, 16:00.

- Venue: Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, 10178 Berlin
- Go to page: https://falling-walls.com/programme/astronomy-space-global-cooperation-africa

A round table at the Falling Walls Science House brings together researchers and funders to talk about astronomy and space projects in Africa. It is held in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation and the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation. Speakers include the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, the Open University of Tanzania, and the John Templeton Foundation. The discussion centres on how new telescope and space initiatives combine scientific excellence with local ownership, technical training, and long-term capacity building across the continent.

## Dates

- Sunday 8 November 16:00 — Falling Walls Science House, Tsukamoto Café

Written by a model, sources: [falling-walls.com](https://falling-walls.com/programme/astronomy-space-global-cooperation-africa)

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