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Community Directory

Uganda's space ecosystem under one umbrella

A living directory for organisations, universities, clubs, companies, student branches, and programmes contributing to space education, research, engineering, policy, astronomy, and outreach.

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23 Listed Communities

Discover who is building with us

The listing begins with the organisations referenced in the current WSW Uganda planning material and can be expanded as more partners join.

Space Outreach

Space Junkies Uganda

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Space Junkies Uganda supports public outreach, youth engagement, and national coordination for space education and opportunity access.

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Space Arts And Outreach

StellarView Technologies

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StellarView Technologies contributes visual programming, space arts, science communication, and public engagement capacity.

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Astronomy

Uganda Astronomical Society

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The Uganda Astronomical Society supports telescope sessions, night-sky interpretation, astrophotography, and astronomy education.

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University

Makerere University

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Makerere University contributes academic expertise, student talent, research networks, and institutional reach across science and engineering.

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Engineering School

Makerere University CEDAT

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CEDAT is a key source of engineering talent, design thinking, prototype development, and technical student communities.

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Aviation

Holistic Inclusive Aviation Africa

Holistic Inclusive Aviation Africa brings aviation, aerospace, and inclusive education perspectives to Uganda's space ecosystem.

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Law And Policy

KTA Advocates Centre for Law, Policy and Innovation Initiative

KTA supports conversations around policy, regulation, innovation, and responsible technology ecosystems.

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Student Branch

IEEE Makerere Student Branch

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IEEE Makerere Student Branch supported Uganda Space Week 2025 and remains important for student mobilisation, technical sessions, and engineering outreach.

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Aerospace And Systems

IEEE AESS SBC Makerere

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IEEE AESS SBC Makerere connects students to aerospace systems, satellite technology, engineering careers, and technical workshops.

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Rocketry And Propulsion

NOA's Quest

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NOA's Quest contributes rocket engineering, propulsion concepts, and indigenous aerospace ambition to the Rocket Revolution programme.

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Technology Partner

Infinity Computers

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Infinity Computers contributes computing, digital infrastructure, and technology support for space education, outreach, and ecosystem coordination.

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Aerospace Technology

Nile Orbitals

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Nile Orbitals brings aerospace technology perspective, technical leadership, and local mission ambition into the Space Uganda partner network.

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STEM Education

Young Engineers Uganda

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Young Engineers Uganda supports practical engineering education, student engagement, and hands-on STEM experiences for young learners.

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Aerospace DIY

Aerobuddies

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Aerobuddies contributes model-building, public-facing engineering activities, and practical aerospace demonstrations.

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Hackathon

NASA Space Apps Kampala

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NASA Space Apps Kampala connects Ugandan innovators to global space-tech challenges, team formation, mentoring, and prototype development.

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Developer Community

GDG On Campus Makerere University

GDG On Campus Makerere University helps connect software, data, and developer communities to space applications and public innovation.

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Community Network

Uganda Space Community

Uganda Space Community represents volunteers, enthusiasts, and organisers helping build a national space ecosystem.

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University

Kyambogo University

Kyambogo University is part of the wider university ecosystem supporting engineering, applied science, and space-related youth engagement.

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University

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

MUST is identified as a potential research partner for remote sensing, geospatial education, and applied science engagement.

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University

Busitema University

Busitema University is included in the stakeholder map for future space education and innovation collaboration.

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University

Uganda Christian University

Uganda Christian University is part of the academic network for outreach, innovation, and student participation.

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University

Nkumba University

Nkumba University is included as part of the academic ecosystem for future space outreach and student engagement.

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Research Institute

Uganda Industrial Research Institute

UIRI is a potential institutional partner for prototyping, applied research, innovation, and technology demonstration.

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