What Should We Expect from the African Space Industry in 2023?
Since the turn of the 20th century, the African space industry has witnessed year-on-year progress. This growth is visible from the increase in government and commercial companies' participation, human capital resource, budgetary allocation and investment towards developing infrastructure and other complimenting solutions.
In addition, Africa's space ecosystem is rapidly maturing into a…
Over 23 African Countries to Launch Satellites by 2026
The importance of space technology and its derived data to sustainable development can not be overemphasised. Irrespective of a country’s development and sophistication in space science and technology, all countries have much to gain from active participation in space. Space technologies improve our understanding of the Earth and the world beyond and directly drive global socio-economic,…
Top Stories That Shaped The African Space Industry in 2020
As at the time of publishing this update, no African country has launched a satellite in 2020. Although countries like Nigeria, Egypt, Angola, Ethiopia and Tunisia announced satellite projects, launch dates of these projects are fixed for the future. Tunisia’s Challenge ONE satellite will now launch in March 2021. Nigeria’s space agency, NASRDA also announced that it would start constructing two…
Egyptian Space Agency Partners with SITAEL to Advance Satellite Technology Capabilities
Source: The Cabinet of Egypt
The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has signed a cooperation protocol with SITAEL, an Italian company specialising in the production, development, and qualification of satellite products and subsystems, as part of its strategy to strengthen international partnerships in space technology.
Dr Maged Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of the Egyptian Space Agency,…
EgSA and Axiom Space Sign MoU to Promote Space Exploration and Development
The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) and Axiom Space, a leading provider of commercial space infrastructure, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in space science, technology, and human spaceflight. Furthermore, the partnership establishes a framework for joint initiatives, spanning scientific research, technology development, and support for future human…
ASTRO GATE, AfriOrbit, and Hayes Group International Sign MoU to Advance Vision for a Kenyan Equatorial Spaceport
ASTRO GATE’s President, Dr Daisuke Ode, and CEO, Mr Yuki Harada, with Mr Meshack Kinyua, CEO of AfriOrbit Ltd., and Ms Selina Hayes, CEO of Hayes Group International, during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference. Source: ASTROGATE
ASTRO GATE, AfriOrbit Ltd, and Hayes Group International have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the shared goal of jointly promoting the…
Satlyt Signs Partnership with the Kenya Space Agency to Drive AI-Driven Earth Observation
Source: Rama Afullo/Satlyt.
Satlyt, a US-based company, has officially signed a partnership with the Kenya Space Agency to advance its mission of developing a decentralised space computing platform, aimed at transforming the processing and utilisation of satellite data. The agreement was formalised on April 24, 2025, on the sidelines of the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference in Cairo, Egypt.……
From Kigali to Orbit: TRL Space and the Quiet Revolution Happening in Rwanda’s Cleanrooms
Jakub Janík, TRL Space's Foreign Affairs Manager, speaking at NSAC 2026 in Libreville
Four years ago, TRL Space, a satellite manufacturer headquartered in the Czech Republic, made a decision that most European space companies have discussed in boardrooms but never acted on: it moved its manufacturing capability to Africa. Not a training programme, not a memorandum of understanding, not a…
Axelspace Announces the Addis Ababa Declaration to Advance Satellite Data Utilisation
(From right) Naol Debele, CEO of Jethi; Masafumi Yonazu, Secretary General of Cross U; and Yuya Nakamura, President and CEO of Axelspace, announced the Addis Ababa Declaration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on April 17, 2026. Source: Axelspace
Axelspace Corporation, a leading developer and operator of microsatellites, announced the Addis Ababa Declaration on space business co-creation and…
Mauritius Set to Launch Its Second Satellite
Mauritius’s first satellite, MirSat-1. Source: Space Mauritius
As a small island developing state, Mauritius faces unique challenges, largely driven by its small size, isolation and environmental vulnerability. These factors increase exposure to climate change and extreme weather events, placing pressure on critical areas such as coastal management, food security, and disaster preparedness.…