NewSpace Systems Opens Africa’s Largest Commercial Space Hardware Manufacturing Facility

NewSpace Systems (NSS), a leading multinational spacecraft systems manufacturer and Africa’s largest exporter of space-utilised hardware, has opened its new 5,200 m² manufacturing facility in Somerset West, South Africa, which is now the largest commercial space component and subsystems manufacturing facility on the African continent. The purpose-built hub is designed to support the rapidly…

African Space Pioneer James Barrington-Brown Steps Down from Executive Role at NewSpace Systems

James Barrington-Brown, founder of NewSpace Systems James Barrington-Brown, founder and global chairman of NewSpace Systems (NSS), announced today his decision to step down from his executive role at the leading African space component manufacturer, effective Friday, July 4th, 2025. In making this announcement, Barrington-Brown confirmed that operational leadership will be passed to Tanya…

Qfinsoft Partners with NewSpace Systems to Enhance Product Design

Source: Qfinsoft (PTY) LTD Qfinsoft (PTY) LTD, a South African software solutions provider, has partnered with NewSpace Systems, a leading manufacturer of space components and subsystems. This collaboration will enable NewSpace Systems to utilise Ansys Simulation software in their product design process. Click here to read more about NewSpace Systems' leadership changes and expansion…

NewSpace Systems Announces Leadership Changes and Expansion

James Barrington-Brown, NewSpace Systems Global Chairman. Source: NSS NewSpace Systems (NSS), a multinational manufacturer of spacecraft components and sub-systems, has announced significant leadership changes as part of its ongoing growth and expansion strategy. James Barrington-Brown, the company's founder, will transition to Global Chairman, overseeing NSS's international offices in the…

NewSpace Systems Opens Oceania Subsidiary

The incorporation of NewSpace Systems Limited (NSS NZ), a New Zealand based subsidiary of NewSpace Systems (Pty) Ltd., was officially concluded last month. According to Mr James Barrington-Brown, CEO of the parent company, “geographical expansion is the next logical step as NewSpace Systems continues to grow its customer base and product line. Discussions with the New Zealand Space Agency,…

A Glimpse into the NewSpace Sector with NewSpace Systems CEO, James Barrington-Brown; An Interview

NewSpace Systems (NSS) is an advanced manufacturer of robust satellite subsystems and components. NSS is particularly strong in the area of Attitude Determination and Control Solutions (ADCS). The NewSpace company, based in South Africa predominantly focuses on excelling in the operational constellation market. NewSpace Systems is a trusted supplier of components and sub-systems to the…

NewSpace Systems (NSS) – The African based ADCS Manufacturer

NewSpace Systems was created through a joint venture between South African company SCS Aerospace Group and the Dutch SSBV Group in 2013. Over recent years, the company has grown organically by capitalizing on its internal capabilities and externally, by investor engagement. Today, NSS designs and manufactures a range of components and sub-systems in altitude control from its facilities in South…

NewSpace Systems Selected To Support Kinéis IoT Constellation For Global Connectivity

NewSpace Systems (NSS), the manufacturer of “lean”, high-quality space components and sub-systems has announced that it has been down-selected by the Hemeria team to provide several of the ADCS products for the Kinéis constellation. This constellation of nanosatellites will be dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT).  The South African company design and manufacture a range of components and…

Schauenburg Ventures Buys Into NewSpace Systems

Schauenburg Ventures SA (Pty) Ltd, the South African arm of German-based Schauenburg Ventures, has bought into NewSpace Systems (Pty) Ltd as of 29 January 2020. Schauenburg Ventures SA (Pty) Ltd was established to enrich the product portfolio of the Schauenburg International – Africa Group as well as Schauenburg Ventures, focusing primarily on corporate ventures regarding highly innovative…

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