The Institute of Space Science & Engineering (ISSE), which is currently located in Abuja-FCT, was established on the 2nd June, 2015 in accordance with the National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA) Act 2010. It is a unique postgraduate Institute set to address the growing needs of space scientific knowledge and innovations in Nigeria and Africa continent at large.
In general, the Institute comprises of the following programmes: Space Physics, Geoinformatics and GIS Applications, Aerospace Engineering and Systems Engineering leading to the award of Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
The programmes were strategically developed in response to the challenges faced by today's scientific community that requires ability to analyze and solve complex scientific and engineering design problems in space science and engineering.
The Institute involves interdisciplinary skills, expertise and approaches for proffering solutions to a better understanding of Earth-Sun systems and space technology for the purpose of improving socio-economic development and safety of our world today.
To advance space science education and research in Nigeria and Africa by providing high-quality postgraduate training and fostering innovation in space science and engineering.
To become a leading center of excellence in space science and engineering education, research, and innovation in Africa.
From a national space policy to a postgraduate institute
The Federal Government establishes the National Space Research and Development Agency to pursue space science and technology for national development.
On 27 August 2010 the Act gives the Agency its statutory footing and empowers the Space Council as the regulatory authority for space activities in Nigeria. It is under this Act that the Institute is later created.
On 2 June 2015 NASRDA establishes the Institute of Space Science & Engineering at the Obasanjo Space Centre in Abuja, to address the shortage of advanced space science skills in Nigeria and across Africa.
The Nigerian Universities Commission approves the Institute's postgraduate programmes and ISSE becomes an affiliate of the African University of Science and Technology, through which its M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees are awarded.
ISSE runs M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Space Physics, Geoinformatics and GIS, Aerospace Engineering and Systems Engineering, and its graduates work across research, industry and the academy.
Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja
2015
NASRDA & AUST
NUC-Approved
Celebrating milestones in space science education
