Space Fostering African Societies: Developing the African Continent Through Space, Part 3

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This peer-reviewed book provides detailed insights into how space and its applications are, and can be used to support the development of the full range and diversity of African societies, as encapsulated in the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Following on from Part 1 and 2, which were highly acclaimed by the space community, it focuses on the role of space in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Africa, but covers an even more extensive array of relevant and timely topics addressing all facets of African development. It demonstrates that, while there have been significant achievements in recent years in terms of economic and social development, which have lifted many of Africa’s people out of poverty, there is still a great deal that needs to be done to fulfill the basic needs of Africa's citizens and afford them the dignity they deserve. To this end, space is already being employed in diverse fields of human endeavor to serve Africa’s goals for its future, but there is much room for further incorporation of space systems and data. Providing a comprehensive overview of the role space is playing in helping Africa achieve its developmental aspirations, the book will appeal to both students and professionals in fields such as space studies, international relations, governance, and social and rural development. Contents 1 South Africa’s Place in Space: Towards a New Space Regulatory Framework 1 Introduction 2 The African Context 3 COVID-19 Impact on South African Space Affairs 4 Towards a New National Space Law 4.1 Space Policy Review 4.2 Scope of South Africa’s National Space Legislation 4.3 Liability and Recourse 4.4 Licensing and Supervision 4.5 Environmental Standards 4.6 Registration 4.7 Soft Law Guidelines for National Space Laws 5 South Africa’s Outer Space Bill: A Possible Model Space Law? 6 Conclusion 2 Propellant Feed Assembly Design for a Pressure-Fed 1 kN Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Test Platform 1 Introduction 2 Propulsion System 2.1 Engine Type 2.2 Propellant Selection 3 Requirements and Constraints 4 Similar University Rocket Engine Test Stands 5 Propellant Feed Assembly Design 5.1 Pressurization System 5.2 Propellant Tanks 5.3 Fuel Supply 5.4 Oxidizer Supply 5.5 Purge Line 5.6 Drainage System Line 5.7 Low Pressure Inert Gas Applications 6 Power Failure and Emergency Abort 7 Verification Campaigns 8 Test Fire Campaigns 9 Test Stand Control Centre 10 Future Work 11 Conclusion Appendix A: Full Schematic of Test Stand 3 Supporting and Enhancing Access to Earth Observation Data on the African Continent 1 Introduction—Earth Observation: A Key Space Application for African Society 2 Operational Programmes to Strengthen Access to Earth Observation Data 2.1 AfriGEO—The Earth Observation Regional Initiative in Africa 2.2 The Africa-European Union Partnership—GMES&Africa Initiative 3 The Necessity to Achieve an Adequate Earth Observation Data Strategy in Africa 4 Conclusion—Facilitating Earth Observation Data Access to End Users: An Ambitious Goal for the African Continent 4 Leveraging the Power of Portable Software Defined Radio Ground Stations 1 Introduction 1.1 Mission Statement 1.2 Satellites and Ground Stations 1.3 Small Satellites 1.4 Software Defined Radio Ground Stations 1.5 Mission Objectives. Requirements and Constraints 1.6 Detailed Design and Operation 1.7 Testing 1.8 Conclusions and Recommendations