STAR.VISION’s Spaceborne AI Algorithm Rideshare Programme Enters Development Phase

An image taken during the Egypt International Airshow on September 3 2024, by PRTNC-GF01, one of the world’s most intelligent EO satellites, operated by STAR.VISION. Source: STAR.VISION In June 2024, STAR.VISION initiated knowledge-sharing workshops focused on deploying AI in space applications, engaging partners from over 20 countries and regions. African participation was particularly…

China’s STAR.VISION AI Satellite to Use Rwandan-Developed Technology

Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and STAR.VISION Aerospace Limited (STAR.VISION) are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Algorithm Rideshare Programme aboard satellite WJ-1A. This accomplishment marks a significant space technology and artificial intelligence (AI) step forward. On 14 March 2023, RSA and STAR.VISION signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the frontiers of…

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…

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…

Harnessing the Transformative Impact of AI, ML, and Space-based Applications to Support Africa’s Growth

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications are here to stay. They represent the fourth industrial revolution of the world that will pave the way for humanity to harness advanced ability and efficiency. They drastically change human operations, eliminating repetitive and mundane tasks and spurring creativity. For instance, SpaceX employs AI algorithms to safeguard its…