The Malawi Space Agency (MSA) was established in 2023 under the Communications Act, 2016 to oversee all the operational aspects of space activities in Malawi. This initiative is in line with the Malawi 2063 Agenda under Pillar 2 where the Promotion of Research, Science Technology, and Innovation has been given priority. It also provides alternate services to assist realization of pillar one and three which looks at agriculture commercialization and urbanization respectively.