This paper will present the conclusions of International Space University's 2012 Masters program Team Project on Space and Africa. Remote sensing applications, spin-off technologies, and even self-sustaining commercial industries can bring benefits to many countries. In addition to those...

Self-sustaining communities throughout Africa rely on local agriculture rather than external sources. Meanwhile, desertification is a widespread problem caused by a combination of human and natural factors. While desertification has consequences that directly affect agriculture, health, urban...