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...
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...
The Dawn of Africa’s Space Ambitions
The African Union Commission (AUC) will inaugurate the African Space Agency (AfSA) at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference in...
Monitoring climate change and its impacts on ecosystems is critical to understanding and mitigating its effects. Satellites play an essential role in this effort,...
Africa's digital landscape has witnessed significant transformations over the past decade. However, despite substantial progress, a considerable digital divide remains. Many rural and remote...
Satellite technology has been a game-changer across various sectors, and healthcare is no exception. This is especially true in Africa, where healthcare systems face...
Africa's foray into space technology might sound like something out of a sci-fi novel, but it's very much a reality, and it's transforming telecommunications...
Ever thought about Africa as a spacefaring continent? If not, you're in for a surprise. African nations are increasingly making strides in space technologies,...
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...
Aerospace company SpaceX has unveiled EVA (Extravehicular Activity) spacesuits, which will be used for the first ever spacewalk aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft as...
Ingenuity will continue to collect data on Mars even after losing contact with Perseverance. Even after an accident that left the Ingenuity research copter...
