Space in Africa
38 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Kenya Launches Earth Observation Innovation Lab at Taita Taveta University · Kenya Space Agency launched an Earth Observation Innovation Laboratory at Taita Taveta University.
- Space in Africa Report Finds Only $2B Of $7.9B African Satellite Pipeline Committed · Space in Africa released 2026 report showing most African satellite pipeline is uncommitted.
- African NewSpace Investment Rises 307% In 2026, Fully Concentrated In Kenya · Space in Africa 2026 report records African NewSpace raised USD 12.63 million in 2026.
- Tanzania signs space MoU with Angola for ANGOSAT-2 satellite services · Tanzania and Angola signed an agreement covering ANGOSAT-2 services and space cooperation.
- South Africa publishes draft Space Industry Bill to replace 1993 legislation · South Africa released a draft new space industry bill for public consultation on 30 October 2026.
- SSGI and SkyWin Aeronautics sign MoU for Ethiopian aeronautics development · Ethiopia's SSGI and SkyWin Aeronautics signed an MoU for aeronautics and drone development.
- African Space Agency opens recruitment for Director General and senior staff · African Space Agency launched hiring for five senior leadership roles at its Cairo headquarters.
- Russia to launch Tanzania's first Earth observation satellite in March 2027 · Russia and Tanzania signed a space cooperation agreement including a 2027 satellite launch.
- Africa Mobile Networks activates 2000 rural mobile sites in Nigeria · AMN reaches 2000 rural base stations in Nigeria, connecting 4.7 million underserved people.
- Kenya appoints advisory consortium for proposed Kipini commercial spaceport · Kenya selected a three-firm consortium to advise on its planned coastal commercial spaceport project.
- Ethiopia Innovation Minister orders SSGI to realign strategy for national development · Ethiopia's Innovation Minister directs SSGI to reset its 5-year strategy around national priorities.
- African Satellite Ownership And Space Risk Analysis Published · Space in Africa reports seven nations hold most of Africa's operational satellites.
- Q-KON and SISTEC launch sovereign satellite point of presence in Angola · Q-KON, SISTEC and Eutelsat OneWeb launch sovereign satellite PoP in Luanda, Angola
- Kenya Space Agency completes space cooperation engagements in China · Kenya Space Agency toured Chinese space facilities to explore formal partnerships
- Angola's GGPEN and Portugal's GEOSAT Sign Cooperation Deal · Angola's GGPEN and Portuguese firm GEOSAT signed a Letter of Intent for Earth observation cooperation.
- EUMETSAT completes 56 station African network, MTG data operational · EUMETSAT finished 56 PUMA-2025 stations, making MTG satellite data operational across Africa.
- Paratus Zambia deploys Starlink internet for 18 Zambian schools · Paratus Zambia completed Starlink rollout connecting 18 schools serving 10,000 Zambian children.
- Eutelsat renews MENA TV distribution partnership with Algeria's TDA · Eutelsat extends satellite TV distribution agreement with Algerian broadcaster TDA for the MENA region.
- South Africa appoints interim SANSA board after dissolving prior board · South Africa has installed a 5-member interim board for national space agency SANSA.
- IAC 2026 Space Congress Concludes, Geneva Named 2029 Host City · 77th International Astronautical Congress 2026 hosted 7604 delegates from 113 nations in Antalya.
- US Space Force Appoints Fernengel as Europe Africa Regional Commander · Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Fernengel assumes command of US Space Forces Europe-Africa at Ramstein Air Base.
- Senegal to Host 2027 NewSpace Africa Conference in Dakar · Space in Africa and the African Space Agency announce the sixth edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference in Dakar, Senegal, for April 2027.
- 10th AfriGEO 2026 Symposium advances Earth observation for resilient Africa · Over 400 delegates attended the 10th AfriGEO Symposium in Abuja, Nigeria October 2026.
- African Space Sector Participates At 2026 IAC Congress In Antalya · African space agencies, industry and young professionals attended IAC 2026 in Antalya.
- SANSA signs space cooperation MoU with Turkish Space Agency at IAC 2026 · South Africa's SANSA signed a space cooperation MoU with Türkiye's TUA at IAC 2026.
- Vodacom Lesotho Launches Starlink-Powered Enterprise Satellite Broadband · Vodacom Lesotho unveiled Starlink-based enterprise satellite connectivity in Maseru.
- MeerKAT and Webb Identify Host Galaxy of Most Distant Fast Radio Burst · Astronomers identified the host galaxy of the most distant fast radio burst using MeerKAT and the James Webb Space Telescope.
- Paratus Namibia launches Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite service · Paratus Namibia launched Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite service for all Namibian customers.
- Mauritius Launches National Space Strategy 2036 For Satellite Sector Development · Mauritius officially launched its Space Strategy 2036 national framework on 5 October 2026.
- Dr. Ouattara Publishes Three Books on Africa's Space Ambitions and Governance · Dr. Tidiane Ouattara released new books examining Africa's space sector sustainability, governance, and sovereignty.