Malawi

Malawi: every sunset promises a night of wonder under the Lake of Stars

Welcome to Malawi - The Warm Heart of Africa, Under a Starry Sky

Our country coordinator

Travis Malizani

Travis Malizani is a seasoned Aerospace Technology and Education Consultant, bringing specialized expertise in unmanned systems, launch vehicle design, and spacecraft engineering. His work bridges advanced aerospace research with capacity building across Africa’s emerging space sector.

As an Aerospace Engineer, Travis focuses on UAV Control Systems Design, with additional research interests in Launch Vehicle Design, Spacecraft Overall Design, Orbital Dynamics and Control of Spacecraft (Astronautics), and Missile Terminal Guidance Systems Design. This multidisciplinary foundation equips him to contribute across the full spectrum of aerospace engineering—from atmospheric drones to orbital mechanics and beyond.

Prior to his consulting role, Travis served as an Unmanned Aerial Systems Innovation Engineer at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Drone Centre of Excellence. There, he developed and deployed drone technologies for applications ranging from humanitarian logistics to agricultural monitoring, while mentoring the next generation of Malawian aerospace innovators.

Major Activities In Malawi

Get to know our facilities and activities

Malawi operates an active country node within the SAROAD network, voluntarily led by Country Coordinator Travis Malizani. As one of 13 mobilized nations in the region, Malawi focuses on:
• Capacity Building: Participating in regional programs like DARA and PAP2SN to grow high-tech human capital in the space sector.
• Strategic Development: Implementing the IAU Strategic Plan 2020–2030 to leverage astronomy for scientific and societal benefit.
• Regional Collaboration: Engaging in coordination meetings, information sharing, and fundraising activities facilitated by the regional office at Copperbelt University

Capacity Building

Active Hub For DARA and PAP2SN

Regional Collaboration

Outreach Programs

ACTIVITIES

what We Do

outreach Programs

Empowering the next generation of explorers. Discover how SAROAD's astronomy outreach inspires students and advances scientific literacy for society.

astro-Tourism

Southern Africa’s celestial magic: stargazing safaris, desert astronomy & galactic vistas. Your cosmic adventure starts here!

Astronomy For Mental Health

How stargazing reduces stress & anxiety—discover astronomy’s therapeutic power to quiet the mind and reconnect with the universe.

Hack4Dev

Advancing the IAU’s vision: Harnessing astronomy to tackle poverty, inequality, and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Astro Lab

Step into the Astro Lab: A hub for processing celestial images, discovering asteroids, and conducting hands-on astronomical research.

Opportunities

Explore careers in astronomy, from research to outreach. Discover funding, internships, and how to turn your passion for the cosmos into a profession.

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