Closing Day of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference: Excerpts
Cross-section of panelists. Source: Iyanuoluwa Ipadeola/Space in Africa
The 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference has marked a key moment in Africa's space journey, beginning with the landmark inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) that set the stage for all subsequent discussions. Over four dynamic days, more than 550 delegates representing over 300 institutions from 65 countries…
Day Three of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference: Event Excerpts
Cross section of panelists discussing "Unlocking Capital for Africa's space industry. Photo credit: Iyanuoluwa Ipadeola for Space in Africa
The third day of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference built on the success of the previous days to continue high-level discussions highlighting the experiences and uptake of space innovation, technologies, and applications among different stakeholders.…
Excerpts from the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference; Day Two
Hon Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, Uganda’s Minister of State for Information, Communications, Technology (ICT), and National Guidance, delivered a keynote address. Iyanuoluwa Ipadeola/Space in Africa
The 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference began on its first day with policy and strategy discussions, including the signing of the AU-EU Gateway programme. Panel sessions examined the adoption and…
“One Mega-Constellation Could Hobble Africa’s Future in Space” – John P. Janka Warns of Spectrum Overreach at the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference
John P. Janka, Chief Officer of Global Government Affairs at Viasat, delivering his keynote. Source: Iyanuoluwa Ipadeola/Space in Africa
During the second day of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference, John P. Janka, Chief Officer of Global Government Affairs at Viasat, delivered a stark warning: Unchecked mega-constellations pose a real and present danger to Africa’s space-driven growth,…
Day One of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference: Event Excerpts
Day one of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference. Photo credit: Iyanuoluwa Ipadeola for Space in Africa
Space in Africa, in collaboration with the African Space Agency (AfSA) and hosted by the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), is organising the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference from 21 to 24 April at the Egypt Space City, Cairo, Egypt. As Africa’s premier gathering for the continent’s and…
Africa-EU Space Programme Launched on the Sidelines of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference
Official launch of the Africa- EU Space Partnership Programme. From L-R; H.E. Javier Niño Pérez, Head of the EU Delegation to the African Union, H.E. Moses Vilakati (AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) and H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara (President of the African Space Council. Photo credit: Iyanuoluwa Ipadeola for Space in Africa
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What to Expect at the NewSpace Africa Conference 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, the NewSpace Africa Conference (NSAC) will solidify its position as the premier gathering for African and international space stakeholders. The event will convene government officials, commercial companies, academia, and industry leaders to shape the future of Africa’s space ecosystem and its global partnerships.
Organised by Space in Africa in collaboration…
African Space Agency to be Officially Inaugurated at NewSpace Africa Conference 2025 in Cairo
The African Union Commission (AUC) will officially inaugurate the African Space Agency (AfSA) during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference, which will take place at Egypt Space City in Cairo, Egypt. With this launch, AfSA is set to become the central body for promoting collaboration on space initiatives across the continent.
After its inauguration, AfSA will be the primary point of contact for…
Cairo to Host NewSpace Africa Conference in April 2025
Space in Africa, in collaboration with the African Space Agency and the Egyptian Space Agency, is organising the fourth edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference from 21st to 24th April 2025 in the Egypt Space City, Cairo, Egypt. The conference will be gathering critical stakeholders in the African and foreign space industry, members of the academia, policy-makers and government officials,…
Satellites for Sovereignty: How SATLANTIS is Tailoring Space Tech to Africa’s Unique Challenges
Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO of SATLANTIS. Source: SATLANTIS
As a committed international partner to Africa’s NewSpace movement, SATLANTIS continues to demonstrate how high-resolution optical satellite technology can address real-world challenges across the continent. We spoke with Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO of SATLANTIS, during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference to understand their strategic…