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...
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...
Introduction: The Dawn of a New Era in Astronomy
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the world’s largest radio telescope, is poised to transform our understanding...
Introduction: Africa’s Ascent in the Global Space Race
Long dependent on foreign satellites, Africa is now harnessing its own orbital technology to drive development, combat...
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...
Historical Context: From Modest Beginnings to Strategic Surges
Africa’s space journey began with foundational technologies in the early 2000s, led by South Africa and Egypt....
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: The Connectivity Divide in Africa
While coastal nations in Africa benefit from submarine fiber-optic cables, landlocked countries face significant challenges in expanding their digital...
Introduction: Africa’s Satellite-Powered Digital Transformation
Africa is undergoing a connectivity revolution, with satellites playing a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide, expanding internet access,...
Introduction: Africa’s Growing Role in Space
Africa is at a pivotal moment in its space development journey. As the continent seeks to harness satellite technology...
Introduction: A New Era in African Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s population. However, challenges such as...
