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Kenya Space Agency's Astrophysicist Discovers a Second Asteroid- Sparking Global Recognition. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) is pleased to announce the recent confirmation of Asteroid 2024 JJ63 by the Minor Planet Center (MPC), in collaboration with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) a NASA partner and the Pan-African Citizen Science e-Laboratory (PAS E-LAB). The asteroid was detected in 2024 by Mr. Harold Safary, an astrophysicist of the Kenya Space Agency. This achievement marks Mr. Safary’s second confirmed asteroid discovery, further strengthening Kenya’s presence in global astronomical research and space science. Previously, the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) confirmed the discovery of Asteroid 2023 TQ159, also identified by Mr. Safary. This discovery resulted from his participation in an asteroid search project in which teams were provided with astronomical observational data for analysis. Using Astrometrica software, Mr. Safary meticulously examined the data, identified a moving celestial object, and prepared a detailed report that was submitted to the Minor Planet Center through IASC for verification. Both discoveries have since been officially catalogued in the Minor Planet Center database at Harvard University, where the asteroids can be tracked using their designated identification numbers. Together, these achievements highlight the growing impact of Kenya’s space science and astronomy initiatives and underscore the value of space science, education, and international collaboration in advancing scientific discovery. #AsteroidDiscovery #KenyaToTheUniverse #SpaceScience
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