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Satellites of Africa

MDASat-1A (Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite)

MDASat-1A (Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite), which is composed of three identical 2U CubSat satellites, will provide a systematic Identification System (AIS), which provides information...

EOS Sat-1 (EOS Agrisat-1)

EOS Sat-1 (EOS Agrisat-1) is a small satellite for Earth observation, built by Dragonfly Aerospace. Name of SatelliteEOS Sat-1 (EOS Agrisat-1)PurposeEarth ObservationContractorDragonfly AerospaceCountry of ContractorSouth...

The 10 Best of the African Space Industry

In recent years, Africa has emerged as a promising frontier in the global space industry. With a surge in technological advancements, innovative initiatives, and...

Starlink in Africa: a growing presence

Starlink is gaining traction in several African countries, including Benin, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zambia. The increasing demand for high-connectivity...

Eutelsat Group and InterSAT Expand Pan-African Satellite Services

Eutelsat Group has announced the extension of its strategic partnership with InterSAT, a leading satellite service provider in the Pan-African Satellite Services market, to...

Nigeria’s ISP: Starlink Third-largest ISP in Q4 2023

Starlink, the satellite internet provider, has become Nigeria's third-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) by subscriber count in the fourth quarter of 2023, as reported...

Foreign Companies Operating in the African Space Market

The African space market is attracting considerable interest from foreign companies, which are playing a pivotal role in its development. These companies bring advanced...

AngoSat-2: Angola’s Leap in Space Technology

AngoSat-2 represents a significant milestone in Angola's journey toward becoming a prominent player in space technology. Following the mixed outcomes of its predecessor, AngoSat-1,...

African Satellites: Pioneering Space Technology on the Continent

The development and launch of African satellites signify a major leap in the continent’s technological and scientific capabilities. These satellites are not only a...

State of satellites deployments & orbital operations

Space industry experts have raised serious concerns and warned of a critical increase in ‘overpopulation’ in near-Earth space. More and more inactive satellites are...

Space in North Africa: New spacefaring countries?

One of the important objectives of the national space agencies of North Africa is to strengthen international cooperation in space. These countries have a...

NewSpace Africa 2024

NewSpace Africa 2024 will host a significant exhibition with 28 renowned global science organisations. These institutions include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),...

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