Rwanda Space Agency Joins ANGA Programme
Source: Augmented Navigation for Africa
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has formally joined the Augmented Navigation for Africa (ANGA) programme, becoming the latest national space agency to affiliate with the continent's most advanced satellite-based navigation initiative. The membership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 7 May 2026 in Kigali by RSA Chief…
Rwanda’s Teleport Earns International Certification, Becoming First Fully Certified Facility in Sub-Saharan Africa
An aerial view of the Rwanda Space Agency’s (RSA) teleport facility, which recently achieved World Teleport Association (WTA) Tier 3 Certification. Source: RSA
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has announced that its teleport facility in Rwamagana, Mwulire, has received Tier 3 Certification from the World Teleport Association (WTA), making it the first fully certified teleport in Sub-Saharan…
From Kigali to Orbit: TRL Space and the Quiet Revolution Happening in Rwanda’s Cleanrooms
Jakub Janík, TRL Space's Foreign Affairs Manager, speaking at NSAC 2026 in Libreville
Four years ago, TRL Space, a satellite manufacturer headquartered in the Czech Republic, made a decision that most European space companies have discussed in boardrooms but never acted on: it moved its manufacturing capability to Africa. Not a training programme, not a memorandum of understanding, not a…
Rwanda Deploys AI-Powered Geospatial Hub to Transform Agricultural Monitoring
Source: RSA
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has launched the Geospatial Hub (Geo-Hub), a sophisticated digital platform leveraging satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to monitor the nation's agricultural landscape in real time, a significant milestone in data-driven farming across the continent.
A Central Nervous System for National Geospatial Data
According to a statement by…
Rwanda and SpaceX Advance Starlink Rollout with First Gateway Installation Planned
Officials from Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Starlink, and the Rwanda Space Agency meet to discuss Starlink’s expansion in Rwanda. Source: Ministry of ICT and Innovation.
Rwanda and SpaceX have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate the rollout of Starlink satellite internet in the country, with plans to install Rwanda’s first dedicated Starlink gateway by the end of 2025.…
Rwanda Space Agency CEO Elected as IAF Vice President
Honourable Gaspard Twagirayezu, CEO of the Rwanda Space Agency. Source: UN Food Systems Hub
On the sidelines of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia, the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) General Assembly approved the recommendation of its Nomination Committee, electing four new Vice Presidents. Among them is Gaspard Twagirayezu, Chief…
ATLAS Space Operations Expands Ground Station Network with New Antenna in Rwanda
The 9.3m diameter ground station antenna at Rwanda's teleport site. Source: Rwanda Space Agency
ATLAS Space Operations, a leading provider of Ground Station as a Service, has announced the activation of its latest antenna in Rwanda, marking a strategic expansion of its global ground network. This development significantly enhances the ability of the Constellation Observing System for…
Starlink Records First Subscriber Decline Across Key African Markets in Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda
For the first time since entering the Nigerian market in January 2023, Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd has recorded negative user growth on a quarter-to-quarter basis. The company's subscriber count dropped to 59,509 users in Q1 2025, representing a 9.23% decline from the 65,564 users recorded in Q3 2024, just six months earlier.
These figures, released by the Nigerian Communications…
Rwanda and Kazakhstan Explore Space Cooperation
Source: Office of the President of Rwanda
Rwandan President Paul Kagame visited Kazakhstan’s National Space Centre in Astana to participate in the Astana International Forum, signalling Rwanda’s intent to deepen its international collaboration in space technology. Welcomed by Minister Zhaslan Madiyev, Rwanda’s delegation was briefed on Kazakhstan’s key space projects, including Earth…
Is Starlink’s Subscriber Drop in Rwanda Just a Blip, Or a Sign of Trouble Ahead?
Since its debut in Nigeria in January 2023, Starlink has rapidly expanded across Africa, becoming a major player in countries like Nigeria and Kenya. In Nigeria, it has grown to become the second-largest internet service provider (ISP) by September 2024, boasting 65,564 subscribers, second only to Spectranet. Kenya followed a similar trajectory, with Starlink climbing to become the…