The project is expected to play a key role in bridging the huge infrastructure gap in Africa’s space weather monitoring.
Africa satellite stories
The space centre’s relaunch, part of Italy’s Mattei Plan, is expected to take place in a few years and is a shared goal for both the Italian and Kenyan...
The remarkable rise is driven by the launch of Starlink Internet Services in the country last year.
The facility will provide valuable data to assist policymakers and experts in planning interventions in health, agriculture, mining, and other critical sectors.
The projects fulfil the objectives of the Namibia Space Science and Technology Policy by providing hands-on training, fostering local expertise, and enhancing...
Investment in satellite manufacturing by African governments is projected to increase to $2.6bn between September 2024 and 2030.
This partnership established with Botswana will expand the use of Azerspace satellites services in large-scale data projects in Southern African countries.
The successful completion and operation of Nexsat-1 pave the way for future advancements in Egypt’s satellite technology and space programme.
BOTSAT-1 will directly benefit local agriculture and mining industries by using the onboard hyperspectral camera payload to provide key intelligence on the...
The project is expected to deliver rural connectivity on NigComSat-1R Ka-Band platform.
The Egyptian Space Agency is spearheading several ambitious projects designed to tackle climate change and solidify Africa's presence in space exploration.
This collaboration underscores the commitment of both Eutelsat and InterSAT to bridge the digital divide in Africa and ensure widespread access to connectivity...

