Meet Our Speaker: Emebet Mehabaw
Meet Emebet Mehabaw, aerospace engineer and SGAC Regional Coordinator for Africa. Discover her achievements and passion for empowering emerging space nations through innovation, leadership, and space exploration.
As part of our Space Week Special, the Rotaract Club of Himalayan Golfers is delighted to introduce Emebet Mehabaw, an aerospace engineer, space advocate, and Regional Coordinator for Africa at the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).
Emebet works at the intersection of aerospace engineering, satellite technology, and space advocacy. Her work explores space systems and opportunities for emerging space nations to strengthen their participation in the global space sector.
Awards and Recognition
Emebet's contributions and commitment to the space community have been recognized through several notable distinctions:
1. African Space Leaders Award
2. IAF Emerging Space Leaders Award 2025
3. SGAC Nebula Award 2026
These recognitions reflect her involvement in advancing space leadership and encouraging broader participation in the global space community.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Beyond her technical work, Emebet is passionate about connecting young talent with meaningful opportunities in the space sector through leadership, collaboration, and education.
She continues to contribute to initiatives that bring diverse voices and perspectives into conversations about the future of space exploration and innovation.
Emerging Nations, Infinite Horizons
Through our Space Week Special, Emerging Nations, Infinite Horizons, we aim to encourage curiosity, share knowledge, and highlight the role emerging nations can play in shaping the future of space technology and exploration.
Join us for an inspiring session exploring opportunities, innovation, and the growing role of emerging nations in the global space sector.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Nepal Time
Venue: Google Meet
We look forward to welcoming participants for this special learning experience.
Organized by: Rotaract Club of Himalayan Golfers Rotary Year: 2026/27