Draft:Emebet Mehabaw - Ethiopian Woman Named First Astronaut Candidate
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Comment: Kaleab Kaleab Melkamu (talk) 15:21, 17 June 2025 (UTC)
Emebet Mehabaw Tegegne is an Ethiopian aerospace engineer specializing in satellite technology and space mission design. She is recognized as Ethiopia's **first woman astronaut candidate** and was awarded the 2024 African Space Leaders Award for her significant contributions to Africa's aerospace innovation. She serves as the Head of Satellite Communication and Infrastructure Development at Black Space and is also associated with the private space company Titans Universe as an astronaut candidate.
Tegegne works at the forefront of Africa’s emerging space industry, focusing on communication infrastructure for satellite systems and future space missions.
Career
[edit]- Tegegne** currently serves as the Head of Satellite Communication and Infrastructure Development at Black Space, a pan-African space initiative. In addition to her engineering leadership, she is an astronaut candidate at Titans Universe (also known as Titans Space Industries), a private space exploration company.[1]
Recognition
[edit]In 2024, she was selected for the African Space Leaders Award by the Institute for Interdisciplinary and Advanced Aerospace Communication (IAAC), honoring her leadership in satellite systems and promotion of African-led space innovation.[2]
In 2025, Tegegne was also selected as an Emerging Space Leader by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), recognizing her among young professionals making notable contributions to space activities.[3]
Significance
[edit]- Tegegne’s** recognition as Ethiopia’s **first female astronaut candidate** represents a landmark achievement for the country and a broader movement toward greater inclusion of African women in science, technology, and space exploration. Her career serves as an inspiration to young professionals and women across the continent who asp
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