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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...

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...

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),...

The Queqiao-2 relay satellite is orbiting the Moon

On 20 March, China's Queqiao-2 relay satellite was launched from the Wenchang spaceport on Hainan Island, south of China, on a Long March-8 Y3...

Zimbabwe Gets Ready to Launch Three Satellites

Zimbabwe is preparing to launch three new satellites, including an Earth observation satellite called ZimSat-2. This satellite is currently being developed with advanced features...

Orbit Fab has shipped its first satellite refuelling ports to the Space Force.

The Colorado-based company is developing in-space depots to refuel satellites. The company announced that its fuel interface, RAFTI, has completed flight qualification and is...

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