Reca Space Agency · Douala, Cameroon
Africa is taking its place in space.
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PROGRAM / Centre of excellenceHuman space flightResearch, training and human factors to prepare the next generation of African operators and astronauts.Explore 
PROGRAM / Centre of excellenceSatellite systemsDesign of platforms, payloads, ground segments and data mining tools.Explore 
PROGRAM / Centre of excellencePropulsion forwardStudies on electric propulsion, test benches and interplanetary mission architectures.Explore 
PROGRAM / Centre of excellenceSpace scienceRadio astronomy, observation of the Sun, exoplanets and analysis of open data.Explore 
PROGRAM / Centre of excellenceEducation and talentsWorkshops, mentoring and challenges to make space careers accessible.Explore 
PROGRAM / Centre of excellenceObservation of the EarthTransform spatial data into useful tools for climate, cities and agriculture.Explore 
PROGRAM / Centre of excellenceSpace roboticsAutonomous systems, educational rovers and prototypes for harsh environments.Explore 
PROGRAM / Centre of excellenceSpace communicationsRadio reception, signal processing and resilient communication infrastructures.Explore Right now
Priority missions and projects
Participation in the radio monitoring of Artemis II
RECA and the University of Douala have been selected by NASA for a global initiative to passively monitor Orion.Artemis II will fly from 1 to 10 April 2026.
RSA-1, observation demonstrator, which is capable of observing the Earth's atmosphere.
A nanosatellite programme aims to develop sovereign competencies in tropical observation and orbital operations.
African network in outer space
A roadmap to federate African radio stations and support future lunar and interplanetary missions.
Methods and operations
From idea to actionable data
01 / 08Mission architecture
Transform a scientific objective into requirements, orbital scenarios, ground segment and documented risks.
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02 / 08Modelling and simulation
Evaluate trajectories, radio links, power and system behaviour before physical testing.
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03 / 08Scientific instruments
Prototyping of measuring chains, sensors, electronics and test benches suitable for the observed need.
Explore the method04 / 08Operations in the ground segment
Planning crossings, receiving signals, synchronising measurements and keeping a working record.
Explore the method05 / 08The data processing
Calibrate, georeference and analyse observations to produce readable and reproducible results.
Explore the method06 / 08Verification and testing
Test hypotheses, trace anomalies and verify each requirement before validating a system.
Explore the method07 / 08Scientific publication
Document the methods, limits, references and shareable data behind each published result.
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08 / 08Training through practice
Link courses, workshops and field projects to advance scientific and technical competencies.
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Latest news
RECA selected to contribute to the monitoring of Artemis II
NASA has selected a RECA team and University of Douala among 34 global participants in the passive monitoring of Orion.
Back to the NASA Space Apps Challenge Douala 2025
Multidisciplinary teams have turned open data into solutions for the Earth and space.
A new space research facility in Douala
RECA is a collaborative space with the academic world around communications, data and prototyping.
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The next major missions will need new perspectives.
Researchers, engineers, universities and partners can join a program, propose a collaboration or explore work in progress.