@pacselab

We promote Space-based STEM Education, Citizen Science and Entry-Level Research across Africa 🌍 Connect: https://xitter.cf/t.co/y4wD9OkIZn

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PACS e-Lab recently held a productive collaboration call with the Rotary Club of Kinoni in Uganda. 🇺🇬 The discussion explored opportunities to promote astronomy, space science, STEM education, and citizen science, while creating more opportunities for young people and
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communities to engage in meaningful scientific activities. We look forward to building a fruitful partnership that brings science closer to more people and contributes to the growth of STEM education in Uganda and across Africa. Many thanks to Michael Kamp for connecting us.
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BRESSER 70/700 Telescope Touches Down in Burundi 🇧🇮🔭 With gratitude, we announce that Dr. Salomon Mugisha and Dr. René Simbizi at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Université du Burundi, Burundi, have received a BRESSER 70/700 telescope.
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In April/May 2026, PACS e-Lab, in collaboration with Jean-Pierre Grootaerd'sTelescope for All program, donated the telescope to support astronomy education, outreach activities, and efforts to inspire the next generation of young Burundians to
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explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are grateful for this collaboration and remain committed to expanding access to astronomy education, hands-on scientific learning, and citizen science opportunities across Africa.
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Dr Aletha de Witt, Program Director for Radio Astronomy at South Africa’s DSTI, et al., have invited PACS e-Lab to share our perspectives on advancing citizen science, inclusive participation, and African collaboration in astronomy and space science.
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Under the theme “Space for Humanity: Inspiring African Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainable Development,” we look forward to contributing to conversations that empower communities to become active participants in scientific efforts.
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We are in the moment of Aurora Borealis. In this podcast @Chibuzor_mcm explains it's origin and the science why the sky glow in these beautiful colors freeastroscience.com/what-ca…
Free AstroScience@astronomy_freeOct 17
The aurora season is open now. Find out why the sky turns green, red and violet, and where the light really comes from. The full episode is waiting. freeastroscience.com/what-ca…
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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍 retweeted
Skymapper
@SkymapperspaceOct 16
Looking up is more fun when we share our findings and questions. Come talk astronomy, share your observations, get help using the SkyMapper network and meet SkyKeepers from around the world. 🔭 Join the conversation 👇 t.me/skymapper_community
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PACS e-Lab, in collaboration with Jean-Pierre Grootaerd’s Telescopes for All program, is donating three BRESSER 70/700 telescopes to each of three new partners in Africa.
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🇲🇱 Department of Physics, USTTB — Mali 🇬🇶 Mission ShaKthiSAT — Equatorial Guinea 🇧🇯 Département de Physique, UAC — Benin The telescopes are currently on their way to Africa. Upon arrival, they will be used to support astronomy outreach activities, hands-on learning,
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and teacher training, helping bring the wonders of the universe closer to students and educators. PACS e-Lab: Bringing the Stars to Your Doorsteps
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🚀 ANNOUNCEMENT: SPACE MEDICINE RESEARCH COLLABORATION PACS e-Lab, in collaboration with Astra-Med Georgia, is pleased to announce that 9 early-career researchers from Africa will participate in an international space medicine research collaboration! 🧬🩺🌍
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🦴 Skeletal Stem Cells & Bone Remodeling 🧬 Brown Fat & Metabolic Adaptation ❤️ Cardiac Function & Deconditioning 🧠 Neural Signaling & Brain Plasticity This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen African participation in international space
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medicine research, foster interdisciplinary partnerships, and empower the next generation of researchers. Congratulations to all nine participants. We look forward to the impact this collaboration will bring. 🌍 🚀
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If you missed our Facebook lecture on "Cosmic Messenger: Cosmic Rays," you can catch up by watching the recorded session on YouTube via the link below: youtu.be/9rSYQU0skrs?si=aKSl… This lecture series is a joint initiative by @astronomy_free and PACS e-Lab. Warm regards.
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PACS e-Lab × Kingdom of Eswatini Academy of Sciences We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of a collaborative meeting between PACS e-Lab and the Kingdom of Eswatini Academy of Sciences 🇸🇿
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We look forward to exploring opportunities for collaboration in science education, citizen science, and research, strengthening scientific cooperation across Africa.
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PACS e-Lab welcomes the Crew-12 astronauts back to Earth. Among them is Sophie Adenot, who spoke to Kenyan students 🇰🇪 from the International Space Station 🛰️ We hope she is doing well in mind, body, and spirit.
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Welcome home! Crew-12 splashed down in the Pacific on Thursday, Oct. 8. Their 237-day mission aboard the @Space_Station included research into medicine, quantum science, and 3D-printing with metal in low Earth orbit. go.nasa.gov/4elVwzA
Crew-12's spacecraft — attached to four large parachutes — descending through a cloudy daytime sky.

ALT Crew-12's spacecraft — attached to four large parachutes — descending through a cloudy daytime sky.

The members of Crew-12 inside of their spacecraft post-splashdown. They are strapped into their seats, smiling and waving.

ALT The members of Crew-12 inside of their spacecraft post-splashdown. They are strapped into their seats, smiling and waving.

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