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: A New Dawn for Renewable Energy
As global energy demands surge and climate change accelerates, the limitations of traditional renewables—intermittency, land use, and storage...
A New Chapter in Russo-African Space Cooperation
On January 18, 2025, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—finalized a pivotal agreement...
Here's a timeline of key milestones in Mars exploration:
Pre-space age observations
1609-1610: Galileo Galilei becomes the first person to observe Mars with a telescope.
1659: Christiaan...
Moon rocks, brought back to Earth by the Apollo missions, have provided invaluable insights into the Moon's history and the processes that have shaped...
The first moon landing, achieved by Apollo 11, stands as one of humanity's most remarkable accomplishments. On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and...
Mars, often referred to as the Red Planet, has fascinated humanity for centuries. From ancient astronomy to modern space missions, our understanding of Mars...
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...
The past five years have been transformative for Africa’s space industry, with significant strides in satellite technology, international collaborations, and policy developments. These advancements...
