# Ghana establishment of national space agency > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-establishment-of-national-space-agency > Updated: 2026-10-05T17:26:41.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Ghanaian government has initiated plans to establish a national space agency by transforming the existing Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully-fledged body. Following Cabinet approval, the move aims to create a legislative and institutional framework to coordinate the country’s space-related activities. Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, stated that the agency will focus on practical applications to address national development needs. Key sectors identified for satellite and geospatial technology integration include agriculture, flood forecasting, climate adaptation, telecommunications, maritime surveillance, and national security. The agency is also expected to support research, innovation, and public-private partnerships. A major priority involves using Earth observation, drones, and artificial intelligence to manage environmental challenges, such as monitoring deforestation, illegal mining, and the degradation of water bodies, to move toward evidence-based governance. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Ghana to establish national space agency Ghana is moving to establish a national space agency by converting the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute into a dedicated body to support national development and the global space economy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-to-establish-national-space-agency-1 ### 2026-10-02: Ghana to establish national space agency Ghana plans to establish a national space agency by transforming the GSSTI to coordinate space activities and utilize satellite technology for agriculture, security, and environmental management. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-to-establish-national-space-agency --- Cite as: Ghana establishment of national space agency. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-establishment-of-national-space-agency