The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) event allows students and the public to connect directly with astronauts aboard the ISS via amateur radio, engaging in live Q&A sessions about space science, life in space, and current missions. This initiative aims to inspire interest in STEM fields through real-time interactions with space professionals.

While some schools in Morocco and South Africa have previously hosted ARISS projects with their students, PACS e-Lab will be the first organization to host the event with participation from individuals across the entire continent. Through this initiative, PACS e-Lab plans to involve students and citizens throughout Africa by collaborating with its regional partners to enhance access. These regional collaborators will help extend the event’s reach and impact, engaging schools and communities continent-wide and establishing ARISS as a recurring educational experience across Africa.