SatNav Africa JPO Signs MoU with AGEOS Tunisia to Promote GNSS and SBAS Applications in Africa
Source: SatNav Africa JPO
On the sidelines of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference in Cairo, Egypt, the SatNav Africa Joint Programme Office (JPO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tunisian-based African Association for Geospatial Development (AGEOS). The agreement establishes a cooperative framework to promote innovation and support the development of business clusters in…
Satellite for All: How GSOA is Driving Inclusive Connectivity in Africa
Isabelle Mauro, GSOA’s Director General
The Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) is the leading CEO-driven body representing the satellite ecosystem, from operators across all orbits to manufacturers, launchers, ground segment players, and beyond. GSOA engages with regulators, policymakers, and global institutions like ITU, 3GPP, UNOOSA, DIFI, and WEF, advocating for inclusive and…
Africa-EU Partnership: 25 Years of Collaboration and the Future of Space Cooperation
H.E. Javier Niño Pérez, European Union Ambassador to the African Union, delivering his keynote address during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference
The African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) partnership marks its 25th anniversary this year, dating back to the first Africa-Europe Summit held in Cairo on April 3-4, 2000. This alliance represents nearly 1.9 billion people across both…
Solafune and EgSA Sign MoU to Advance AI-Driven Satellite Applications in Africa
Source: Solafune
As part of a shared mission to promote business development and space technology collaboration between Africa and Japan, Solafune Inc. and the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was formalised on April 23, 2025, on the sidelines of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference in Cairo.
This partnership marks a…
RASCOM and Nilesat Sign MoU to Enhance Satellite Services in Africa
From (L-R) Nilesat Chief Commercial Officer Hesham Sallam and RASCOM Director General Timothy Ashong signing the MoU. Source: RASCOM
During the NewSpace Africa Conference 2025, the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM) and the Egyptian Satellite Company (Nilesat) formalised a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Marketing Services…
African Space Agency Now Operational
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official opening of the African Space Agency headquarters
Africa’s long-standing ambitions in space took a historic step forward today, April 20, 2025, with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) at its permanent headquarters in Egypt’s Space City, Cairo. The landmark event marks the culmination of nearly a decade of strategic…
How Large Satellite Constellations Affect Astronomy in Africa
Projected growth of major satellite constellations. Source: Media Reports, Jonathan McDowell, https://planet4589.org
In recent years, satellite technology and deployment have significantly evolved to usher in what is commonly referred to as the “NewSpace” era. This revolution has been characterised by the increased ease of access to space, a shift away from the traditional government-led…
Remos Space Secures EUR 1 Million for African Expansion
Co-founders of Remos Space Systems AB, from-L-to-R-Dr Moses Mwakyanjala and Petter Lindberg. Source: CNBC Africa
Remos Space Systems AB, a Swedish company specialising in software-defined solutions for satellite ground operations, has successfully secured EUR 1 million in seed funding led by Bling Capital and Partnerinvest Norr. This funding will drive the company's global expansion,…
Key Insights from the 2025 Space Industry Outlook Webinar
Today, Space in Africa hosted the tenth edition of its webinar series, 2025 Industry Outlook: Implementation and Impact.” The session explored the remarkable progress made in Africa’s space sector in recent years, with 2024 standing out as another critical year for the continent’s expanding space ambitions. The discussion highlighted key industry trends, including government-led space programmes,…
Building Africa’s Space Future: An Engineer’s Journey Through Egypt’s Satellite Training Programme
Participants at the AfDev-Sat training programme in Egypt. Source: Kola Egbeyemi
Between January 13 and 23, the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) hosted a training programme under the African Development Satellite Initiative (AfDev-Sat). This initiative brought together 21 engineers and specialists from 20 African nations, marking a significant milestone in strengthening indigenous satellite…