Africa and EU Sign New EUR 100 Million Space Partnership Programme
Key delegates at the signing ceremony of the new Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme. Source: AfSA
The European Commission has officially signed the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme, a EUR 100 million initiative to strengthen space cooperation between Europe and Africa. This milestone, resulting from years of collaboration, is a flagship component of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy,…
NewSpace Africa Industry Report, 2024 Edition
Space in Africa, the leading consulting and media firm providing data-driven insights for businesses and decision-makers in the African space ecosystem, has released the 2024 edition of the NewSpace Africa Industry Report.
The report indicates that African NewSpace companies, operating across six industry segments—satellite communication, Earth observation, satellite component manufacturing,…
Africa’s Space Ambitions: Milestones to Watch in 2025
Launch of Djibouti-1B Satellite from a SpaceX Falcon 9 heavy rocket. Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Djibouti
Every year, Space in Africa compiles the most intriguing projects and developments in the African space and satellite industry from government and private sector players. In 2025, the industry is expected to continue its impressive growth, building on previous…
ESA and African Space Agency Council Hold First Meeting in Paris
The European Space Agency Director General, Dr Josef Aschbacher with H. E Dr Tidiane Ouattara, President of the Council of the African Space Agency in Paris for a collaborative meeting. Source: GMES and Africa.
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the African Space Agency Council convened in Paris today for the first time to strengthen the African-European space collaboration. This historic…
Africa’s Participation at the 75th IAC in Milan
From (L-R) head of space agencies in Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council, head of space agencies in Angola and Zimbabwe
The 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), hosted in Milan, Italy, from October 14 to 18, 2024, brought together over 11,000 delegates from 96 countries, making it the premier global event for space…
African Union’s Perspectives on Space Capabilities for Sustainability on Earth
H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council
H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council, emphasised the importance of global cooperation to ensure sustainability in space and on Earth during his address at the inaugural Space Leaders meeting at the ongoing 75th International Astronautics Congress (IAC) in Milan. His remarks come at a crucial moment for…
Dr Tidiane Ouattara Sworn in as President of the African Space Council
In a significant milestone for Africa's space sector, Dr Tidiane Ouattara has been sworn in as the President of the African Space Council. His inauguration marks a crucial step towards advancing the operationalisation of the African Space Agency, which was inaugurated in January 2023.
The Office of Legal Counsel of the African Union Commission presided over a ceremony held today at the African…
SATLANTIS’ Earth Observation Solutions for Africa’s Diverse Needs
SATLANTIS is a pioneering space technology company offering unique solutions designed to meet the precise geo-requirements of end-users, utilising their agile, advanced spectral capture and very high-resolution (VHR) image quality.
Built around its customisable high-resolution optical payloads, SATLANTIS delivers innovative integrated satellite solutions that capture critical spectral…
Seven African Nations Reaffirm their Satellite Launch Schedules in 2024
Launching satellites supports various sectors and industries to advance their services and products and contribute to solving a nation’s problem. Satellites are the backbone of global communication networks, enabling long-distance communication for telecommunication, internet connectivity, and broadcasting, and navigation accuracy for maritime, aviation, transportation, and personal devices,…
What to Expect from the African Space Industry in 2024
2023 witnessed monumental strides for Africa's space aspirations, as many nations advanced their exploration programmes - graduating mainly from initiation and planning phases into execution. Milestones like Egypt launching several satellites for integrated applications, Djibouti’s first satellite launch, and players like Senegal establishing a national space agency cemented an upward continental…