Africa’s Patent Frontier in the New Space EconomyBy 2025, Africa’s space sector has become a $34.7 billion industry, with intellectual property (IP) frameworks driving its meteoric rise. The continent now holds 2.1% of global space-related patents—a...
Africa's Quantum Leap into the space
In just a decade, Africa has transformed from a space industry bystander to a global innovator. At the heart of this revolution lies the Djibouti Spaceport, a $1.5 billion marvel completed in...
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...
