Introduction: The Vulnerable Lifelines of a Connected WorldArtificial satellites underpin modern life, enabling global communication, navigation, and climate monitoring. Yet, as orbital traffic surges—with projections of over 12,000 active satellites by 2025—new risks threaten these critical...
Introduction
In a world dominated by the space superpowers of the United States, Russia, and China, a new and unexpected player has emerged on the global space stage: Africa. Across the continent, a growing number of...
Introduction: From Latency to Lift-OffAfrica’s space ambitions, once hindered by colonial legacies and resource constraints, are now soaring under Vision 2063—a blueprint for transforming...
Africa is emerging as a rising player in the global space industry. While traditionally space exploration has been dominated by global superpowers, African nations...
Introduction: Africa’s Rise in the Global Space Arena
Despite economic fluctuations and budgetary constraints, African nations are intensifying their investments in space technology to tackle...
The Dawn of Africa’s Space Ambitions
The African Union Commission (AUC) will inaugurate the African Space Agency (AfSA) at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference in...
Space technology in Africa has increasingly become a crucial tool in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing the African continent. From enhancing...
The African space industry, though still in its nascent stages compared to established space-faring nations, is rapidly evolving and holds significant potential for economic...
Africa's journey into the realm of satellite technology and space exploration has been steadily gaining momentum, reflecting a broader trend of technological advancement and...
The role of African universities in space research and development is increasingly significant, reflecting the continent's growing interest and investment in space science and...
The landscape of communications in Africa has undergone remarkable changes over recent decades. A key driver of this transformation is the burgeoning space industry,...
Africa's interest in space exploration has been growing steadily over the past few decades. This burgeoning sector is not just about reaching for the...
Space exploration has always been associated with powerhouse nations like the United States, Russia, and more recently, China. However, in recent years, Africa has...