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An upcoming United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs mission in Kenya will explore how regulation can support investment and national development as Africa’s space economy grows. The discussion puts legal frameworks among the practical considerations for countries seeking to develop space activity and markets.
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An upcoming United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs mission in Kenya will explore how regulation can support investment and national development as Africa’s space economy grows. The discussion puts legal frameworks among the practical considerations for countries seeking to develop space activity and markets.
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