Ethiopian Space Science Society: space from Addis Ababa
The official channel of the Ethiopian Space Science Society: summer space schools, an astronomy book club, eclipse livestreams and science explainers.
What it is
The Ethiopian Space Science Society is a nonprofit that promotes astronomy, space science and space technology in Ethiopia through outreach events, education programmes and work with universities across the country. This is its official Telegram channel, with around 5.4K subscribers. Most posts are in English, with the occasional announcement in Amharic.
Why we picked it
Space on Telegram usually means either automated news feeds or anonymous pages full of pretty pictures. This is different: a real organisation showing how astronomy gets built in a country where it has to fight for attention. In summer 2026 the society ran its Summer Space Training programme in Addis Ababa, with parallel sessions in Mekelle, Haramaya, Bahir Dar, Hawassa and Jimma, and the channel documents the whole arc, from the application deadline to the wrap-up photos.
There's more than admin news. The Ad Astra Book Club recently took on Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey. During the lunar eclipse on 28 August the channel ran a livestream and explained how much of the Moon Earth's shadow would cover over Addis Ababa. Links lead to the society's own science blog, with short pieces on gravitational waves, a possible dark matter signal and upcoming lunar missions.
Where to start
- Scroll back to the Summer Space Training 2026 posts — they're the best picture of what the society actually does.
- Look for the Ad Astra Book Club announcements and pick up whatever they're reading.
- Open a couple of the blog links; they're short, readable explainers on recent findings.
- Keep an eye out for livestream announcements — eclipses and moon-watching nights get streamed live.
Who it's for
Astronomy fans curious about how space science grows outside the usual NASA and ESA orbit. Teachers and students looking for good examples of science outreach. Anyone who wants something about the stars in their feed without clickbait.
Quick answers
Is this the society's official channel? Yes — the society's website links to it.
What language is it in? Mostly English, with some posts in Amharic.
Is it just organisational news? No. Alongside event announcements you get links to popular science articles and livestreams of sky events.
