The history of Senegal’s space program is a tale of ambitious development, collaboration, and the pursuit of technological advancement. From its inception to establishing the Agence Sénégalaise D’Études Spatiales (ASES), the country’s journey into space has been marked by crucial milestones that promise to reshape its socio-economic landscape. In 2019, Senegal set a timeline to build and launch its inaugural satellite by Q3 2023. According to official reports, the satellite will enable Senegal to leverage space applications for socio-economic and scientific development while fostering a thriving local space ecosystem for research and innovation.