The Ghana Space Science and Technology Centre, known as GSSTI, opened officially on 2 May 2012 as the first space science, space exploration, astronomy and technology space agency in Ghana. It operates as an institution under the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, and alongside the newer Ghana Space Agency it aims to become a center of excellence in space science, space exploration and space technology through teaching, research and commercialisation, allowing scientists to study astrophysics, remote sensing, natural resource management, weather forecasting, agriculture and national security.
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Agency TypeNational space science and technology institute of Ghana, under the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission 1 Founded YearFirst established as a Centre under the School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences in January 2011, officially opened 2 May 2012, and upgraded to an Institute in August 2013; 2012 is the public opening date, per the History section. HeadquartersGa East, Greater Accra, Ghana 1 HeadDr. Joseph B. Tandoh, Director, GSSTI 1 Open Questions
Annual BudgetNo stated recurring annual budget found; a one-time $10 million government allocation for nuclear and space science research was reported in 2015, not identified as an annual figure. FAQs
Is the Ghana Space Science and Technology Centre becoming the Ghana Space Agency?
Its website reports cabinet approval to transition it into the Ghana Space Agency.
The institute's own website reports that cabinet has approved transitioning it into the Ghana Space Agency. The announcement is attributed to the minister responsible for environment, science, technology and innovation, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings.
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1. Wikipedia: Ghana Space Science and Technology Centre
Wikipedialead section, first sentence, after the name
was opened officially on 2 May 2012 as Ghana’s first space science, space exploration, astronomy and technology space agency.
Notable staff section, first line
Dr. Joseph B. Tandoh, Director, GSSTI
infobox, headquarters field, article wikitext
headquarters = Ga East, Greater Accra
Technicity section, sentence on 2015 funding
In 2015, the government allocated $10 million to research nuclear and space science technology.
In Group: Other Sub-Saharan and Continental African Space Agencies, Lead sentence
The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) was opened officially on 2 May 2012 as Ghana’s first space science, space exploration, astronomy and technology space agency.
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