Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
L.U.N.A aligns its mission with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring that Africa's journey to the stars uplifts communities and creates lasting impact on the ground.
QUALITY EDUCATION
GENDER EQUALITY
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIESQUALITY EDUCATION
We provide accessible space education programs across Africa, connecting students to world-class researchers and institutions. Through our Student Launchpad and Research Orbit programs, we ensure inclusive and equitable quality education in STEM and space sciences.
OUR GOALS
- Student Launchpad mentorship program across 15+ African nations
- Free online courses in astrodynamics, satellite engineering, and remote sensing
- University partnerships for hands-on research opportunities
GENDER EQUALITY
L.U.N.A is committed to achieving gender equality in the African space sector. We actively recruit, mentor, and elevate women and girls in aerospace, ensuring they have equal opportunities to lead and innovate.
OUR GOALS
- Women in African Aerospace annual summit and fellowship
- 50% scholarship allocation for women in all L.U.N.A programs
- Mentorship network connecting female professionals across the continent
INDUSTRY, INNOVATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
We build resilient space infrastructure across Africa, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization. From satellite communication networks to launch facilities, L.U.N.A drives innovation that benefits the entire continent.
OUR GOALS
- Development of equatorial launch capabilities
- Pan-African satellite constellation for communications and Earth observation
- Open-source space technology incubator for African startups
SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES
Our Earth observation and satellite programs directly support making African cities and communities more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable through space-derived data and technology.
OUR GOALS
- Satellite-based urban planning and disaster monitoring tools
- Climate data services for vulnerable coastal and rural communities
- Smart city infrastructure powered by space technology