African Space Industry Annual Report, 2023 Edition
The African Space Industry Annual Report is a comprehensive analysis of all segments of the African space industry, covering the space economy, trends, space infrastructural projects, deals, and partnerships across the continent. It outlines African countries’ priorities in space activities and commercial space ventures (NewSpace ecosystem).
The African Space Industry Annual Report is a comprehensive analysis of all segments of the African space industry, covering the space economy, trends, space infrastructural projects, deals, and partnerships across the continent. It outlines African countries’ priorities in space activities and commercial space ventures (NewSpace ecosystem). The report examines the demand for and spending on space technologies, the emergence of the as-a-service model, innovations in space applications, business development opportunities, and the regulatory landscape in the African space ecosystem. This comprehensive analysis provides a solid foundation for informed decision-making for all actors within the African space industry value chain.
- Executive Summary
- Top Highlights
- African Space Economy
- National Space Programmes
- National Space Policy and Regulations
- Africa’s Space Infrastructure, Resources, and Investment Opportunities
- African Space Collaboration and Agreements
- As-a-service Model in the Space Ecosystem
- Satellite Manufacturing
- NewSpace Industry
- Acronyms
The report answers the following questions:
- Is Africa on track to meet the 2026 valuation of $22.64B?
- What are the implications of the decline in the 2023 national space budget?
- What are the space priorities of African countries in the next five years?
- What is the impact of the emergence of the As-a-Service model in the African space industry?
- How many space agreements have been signed by African countries globally?
- What impact have these agreements had on the growth of the African space industry?
- How do national policies facilitate private sector involvement in space activities?
- Which space infrastructures and resources are accessible to the African space industry
- What are the key considerations for local and foreign private institutions when exploring investment opportunities in African space infrastructure?
- What are the available funding sources and potential partnerships for developing African space initiatives?
- How much has been spent to develop satellite capabilities in Africa
The report examines the space industry landscape across 54 African countries, focusing on 25+ African states with space programmes. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
