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Join more than 20,000 members across Ethiopia. Membership opens the door to events, working groups, training and the Society's resources.

Register ↗ Already a member? Member's portal ↗

Joining as an institution? Institutional members →

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Regular Membership

For individuals who want to take part in space science, learning and the Society’s community.

From 360 ETB a year

Register as a regular member ↗

Youth Membership

For young people discovering astronomy, space science and technology. Ask the membership team about eligibility and guardian requirements.

From 120 ETB a year

Register as a youth member ↗

Affiliate Membership

For non-Ethiopian citizens, including people of Ethiopian origin and other foreign nationals, who want to support and participate in Ethiopia’s space science community.

Ask us about fees

Apply for affiliate membership ↗

Lifetime Membership

Make a lasting commitment to the Society with a one-time membership contribution. Contact the team to arrange your lifetime membership.

50,000 ETB · one-time

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Regular and Youth fees are annual minimums. Lifetime membership is a one-time 50,000 ETB contribution. Contact us for Affiliate fees. A printed ID card is extra.

How to register

These steps are for Regular and Youth membership. For Affiliate membership, use the dedicated form above and follow its instructions.

  1. Fill in the form In Amharic or English. Carry on in the language you start with.
  2. Add a square photo One to one, for your membership ID.
  3. Pay the fee To the Society's account at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, from anywhere. In the reason for payment, write your full name in English.
  4. Receive your ID Your digital membership ID comes by email within 24 hours of payment.

What membership opens

  • Events

    The Society's events around the country, from stargazing nights to the General Assembly.

  • Working groups

    Work alongside other members on the Society's programmes.

  • Training

    Training and courses run by the Society.

  • Resources

    The Society's resources, and a branch near you.

  • Hewa+ premium ↗

    Premium access on the Hewa+ app, members-only articles included.

Members can also join a branch near them and apply to be a Youth Space Ambassador. Institutions join as institutional members.

Already a member

The member's portal shows your membership, lets you renew it and keeps your details up to date. Sign in with the phone number or email you registered with, and a secure link comes to your email.

Open the member's portal ↗

Your printed ID, and questions

Collect a printed ID in person at Addis Ababa University, College of Technology and Built Environment, 4th floor, office 407, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.