What are the policies on sharing of satellite data in Africa?
Credible data is the basis of good policy decisions. And the decisions of policymakers in Africa across multiple sectors have shown they are credulous. African countries lack—and have poor—data.
It seems African leaders go with their gut feeling in decision-making rather than subscribe to Dr Williams Deming’s mantra, "In God we trust, everyone else must bring data". Hence, we seldom see…
Egypt To Launch Satellite Assembly Centre In March 2021
The CEO of Egyptian Space Agency( EgSA), Mohamed Al-Qousi, has said that the agency is on track to launch its first satellite assembly centre. The centre projected for launch in March 2021, is the first of its kind in the Northern African region, and is located at the space and satellite technology city, which is currently under construction.
Besides the assembly centre, the Egyptian Space City…
Space Projects In The African Space Industry To Look Out For In 2020
As humans advance further into the age of space and expand outside the confines of the planet beyond wildest imaginations, there is a push and increase in the number of nations advancing or solidifying their positions in the global community by consolidating their intentions of exploring the outer space through technological programs.
2019 Might Be The Best Year So Far For The African Space…
Space Projects In The African Space Industry To Look Out For In 2020
As humans advance further into the age of space and expand outside the confines of the planet beyond wildest imaginations, there is a push and increase in the number of nations advancing or solidifying their positions in the global community by consolidating their intentions of exploring the outer space through technological programs.
2019 Might Be The Best Year So Far For The African Space…
Egyptian Space Agency CEO Briefs Parliamentary Delegation On African Development Satellite
The CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency on Wednesday briefed a delegation of MPs from the parliament's Education and Scientific Research Committee at the Egyptian Space Agency headquarters of the agency's readiness to launch the African Development satellite, in partnership with seven African countries.
He stated this during the delegates visit to the Egyptian Space Agency headquarters in Cairo.…
Egypt To Launch A Pan-African Satellite Development Initiative On Wednesday
The Egyptian Space Agency is set to launch a pan-African satellite project dubbed the African Development Satellite Initiative (AfDev-Sat) on Wednesday during the initiative's first coordination meeting with heads of agencies from seven African countries.
The first coordination meeting is a two-day event slated for 27-28 November 2019 in Cairo. Participants at the meeting will take a tour of the…
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…
Excerpts from the 2023 NewSpace Africa Conference; Day Two
The 2023 NewSpace Africa Conference commenced yesterday with discussions highlighting the experiences and uptake of space innovation, technologies, and applications among different stakeholders . Continuing the first day, the second day consisted of high-level segments of keynote speeches, interactive sessions, panel discussions, B2B matchmaking, B2C matchmaking, startup pitch competition and…
Sherif Mohamed Sedky Appointed as CEO of Egyptian Space Agency
Through a decree issued on August 19th, 2022, Egypt's President El-Sisi appointed Prof. Sherif Mohamed Sedky as the new executive head of the Egyptian Space Agency. Professor Sedky will serve in this position for one year and will be of a similar rank to a minister.
In 2019, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced the appointment of Dr Mohamed Al-Qousi as the CEO of the Egyptian Space…
Egypt Space Agency Concludes Training Course on Space Technology
The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has concluded its space technology training programme. The training is part of the implementation of the African Development Satellite Initiative (AfDev-Sat). Heads of Agencies from Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, and Sudan came up with the initiative on Egypt’s invitation. AfDev-SAT’s goal is to foster collaboration and advocate capacity development in…