African Satellite Manufacturing & Launch Market Report, 2025 Edition

1. Report Scope 1.0. Overview and Strategic Insights​2.0. Historical Evolution of Satellite Activities in Africa​

   2.1. African Launch Track Record and Patterns​

   2.2. Mission Analysis & Size Classification​

   2.3. Launch Vehicles & Providers​

   2.4. Manufacturing Insights​

   2.5. Historical Cost Patterns​

   2.6. Insights from Historical Projects ​

   3.0. Current and Future Satellite Demand in Africa​

   3.1. Satellite Orders & Pipeline Overview​

   3.2. Mission-Driven Demand Outlook​

   3.3. Origin and Design Responsibility​

   3.4. Demand by Geography & Institutions​

   3.5 Market Enablers and Constraints​

   4.0 Financial Outlook: Manufacturing & Launch Cost​

   4.1 Satellite Manufacturing & Launch Value Chain​

   4.2 Cost Segmentation Analysis​

   4.3 Regional and Country-Level Cost Insights​

   4.4 Investment Trends and Growth Potential​

   5.0 Satellite Manufacturing Ecosystem in Africa​

   5.1 Supply Chain Mapping​

   5.2 African Satellite Component Manufacturers​

   5.3 Economic Sizing of African Satellite Component Manufacturers​

   5.4 Startup Companies Scenario​

   6.0 Strategic Outlook & Recommendations​

   6.1 Opportunities for Regional Cooperation​

   6.2 Market Entry Guidance for New Entrant ​

   6.3  Strategic Recommendations for Governments and Startups​

1. Key Questions Answered in the Report
   1. Market Overview and Current State​

   Key Question: What is the current state of the African satellite manufacturing and launch market?​

   • What are the market dynamics, demand and supply drivers?​
   • Who are the key players and stakeholders?​
   • What opportunities and challenges exist?​
   • What is Africa’s contribution to global orbital fleets?​
   • How does Africa’s space ecosystem compare to other emerging markets?​
   2. Market Size and Financial Projections​

   Key Question: What does the demand and supply for satellites in Africa look like in terms of volume and revenue between 2018 and 2030?​

   • What are the historical growth trends and future projections?​
   • Which satellite categories (Earth observation, communication, and scientific) dominate the market?​
   • What is the breakdown between government and commercial satellite investments?​

   ​3. Regional Revenue Distribution​

   Key Question: Which regions are generating the most revenue from satellite deals with Africa globally?​

   • How do partnerships with Europe, Asia, North America, and other regions compare?​
   • What are the revenue flows and investment patterns by region?​
   • Which international players dominate African satellite contracts?​

   ​4. African Manufacturing Competitiveness​

   Key Question: How are African satellite component manufacturers performing globally?​

   • Which African companies are successfully competing on the international stage?​
   • What are their core competencies and competitive advantages?​
   • How do quality, pricing, and innovation compare to global standards?​
   5. Demographic and Geographic Revenue Distribution​

   Key Question: How is satellite revenue distributed across demographics in terms of manufacturing and launch origins?​

   • What is the breakdown between domestic, regional, and international manufacturing?​
   • How do launch service providers compare in terms of market share?​
   • What are the geographical patterns of satellite deployment and services?​

   ​6. Market Potential and Future Opportunities​

   Key Question: What is the size of revenue that could be tapped into by 2030?​

   • What are the untapped market segments and opportunities?​
   • How will emerging technologies (CubeSats, constellation services) impact growth?​
   • What are the projected market expansion scenarios?​
   • Which applications offer the highest growth potential?​

   ​7. Economic Impact and Component Manufacturing​

   Key Question: What is the sector’s economic size and revenues of African component manufacturers?**​

   • What are the key enablers driving growth in the component manufacturing industry?​
   • What challenges limit the expansion of local manufacturing capabilities?​
   • How do skills, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks affect competitiveness?​
   • What is the employment and economic multiplier effect of the space sector?​

The report examines current and future satellite programmes across all 54 African countries, including multilateral satellite initiatives developed through collaborations between multiple nations or funded by multinational organisations involving several African countries. However, the report primarily focuses on the 20+ countries with either an established satellite programme or plans to develop one. It also explores their partnerships with regions such as Europe, the US, and Asia, analysing collaborations where African nations seek to procure or co-develop satellites with major satellite manufacturers. The African countries analysed include Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.