All you need to know about AGEOS – Gabon Space Program
Gabon is one of the few francophone countries in Africa with a space program.
In this interview with Mr Tanguy Gahouma Bekale, the General Director of AGEOS; he discussed the formation of AGEOS, funding source and how the agency is capitalizing on space technologies to solve national problems.
How large is the area covered by your remote sensing centre and what countries are monitored?
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Botswana and Tanzania students win DStv Eutelsat Star Award
The winners of the 8th edition of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards were announced today during a ceremony held in Accra, Ghana. Eighteen-year-old Tanaka Chonyera has put Botswana on the map by scooping top honours in the essay category. Nineteen-year-old Priscilla Marealle was announced as the overall winner in the poster category, making it a back-to-back win from Tanzania.
Tanaka’s entry was…
Botswana and Tanzania students win DStv Eutelsat Star Award
The winners of the 8th edition of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards were announced today during a ceremony held in Accra, Ghana. Eighteen-year-old Tanaka Chonyera has put Botswana on the map by scooping top honours in the essay category. Nineteen-year-old Priscilla Marealle was announced as the overall winner in the poster category, making it a back-to-back win from Tanzania.
Tanaka’s entry was…
Top events that will shape the African space industry in 2019
The space industry hosts several conferences and workshops with a focus on the latest technology trends, policies and sustainable community practices for the space sector globally. Space industry stakeholders in Africa are committed to creating platforms for a space ecosystem to flourish in Africa through conferences and workshops. Below are some of the planned events happening in Africa in……
32nd Ordinary Session of the African Union Commission endorsed Egypt to host the African Space Agency
Egypt has been endorsed as the host of the African Space Agency at the just concluded 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union which held at the African Union Headquarter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The bid which comes with a financial donation of $USD 10million was keenly contested between Egypt, Ethiopia and Nigeria - other contestant were Ghana (whose bid was rejected because…
A breakdown of the 30 satellites launched by African nations
A regional analysis of the growth plan of several African nations reveals a trend of increased interest in space science and technology. With South Africa launching its 7th satellite and Kenya launching its first in 2018, the continent could be set to begin a low scale space race. A space race of satellite launches and space technology demonstrations.
In all, Africa has successfully launched 30…
Ethiopia to acquire a communication satellite through Ethio Telecom
Ethiopian operator Ethio Telecom, is planning to acquire a communication satellite, reports The Reporter, citing a senior company official. The official said the operator is contemplating using a communications satellite to serve the education, health and agriculture sectors, where there is no telecom infrastructure.
Previously, there was an effort launched by former management of Ethio Telecom…
Top stories that shaped the African Space Industry in 2018
As we come to the end of 2018, we highlight the top stories from the African Space Industry over the year. The industry experienced a good turn-around in 2018 with inflow of funds on space application projects, establishment of new space agencies, development of new National Space policies, launch of new satellites and more countries joining the space race. In summary, the African Space Industry…
Four projects from Africa win IAU100 grant to implement astronomy initiatives
21 diverse and innovative projects from around the world have been selected to receive financial support to conduct astronomy activities throughout 2019 in the framework of the IAU100 celebrations by the International Astronautical Union.
In March 2018, the IAU100 Task Force issued a call for proposals for Special projects in support of the IAU100 goals at a local or national level. Following a…
Highlight of the €13 million projects funded by GMES & Africa
GMES and Africa Support Programme is a €30 million joint Programme co-financed by the European Commission and the African Union Commission. It will use and adapt the Copernicus Programme data and services in the African context. It is designed to specifically respond to African needs with respect to services related to water, natural resources, marine and coastal areas and to address the global…