Would ANGEO-1 Development Be a Rewarding Endeavour for Angola?
Angosat-2 aboard the Proton-M Blok DM-03 rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Source: GGPEN
2025 began strongly for Angola’s space programme with a EUR 225.6 million financial agreement between Angola and France to fund ANGEO-1, the country’s first high-resolution Earth observation (EO) satellite. This satellite project aligns seamlessly with Angola’s vision to become a key player…
President João Lourenço Highlights Conecta Angola’s Impact on Expanding Digital Connectivity
The president of Angola, H.E. João Lourenço
The president of Angola, João Lourenço, spotlighted the far-reaching impact of the Conecta Angola project during his State of the Nation Address on Tuesday. This initiative, powered by the ANGOSAT-2 satellite, is pivotal in bridging the digital divide in Angola’s remote areas.
President Lourenço revealed that 366,000 people in remote regions…
Excerpts from RASCOM’s 75th Board of Directors Meeting in Cabo Verde
Delegates at RASCOM's 75th Board of Directors Meeting in Cabo Verde. Source: RASCOM
The 75th Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM), recently held in Praia, Cape Verde, reaffirmed the organisation's mission to strengthen collaboration among African satellite communications operators. RASCOM continues championing…
Russia Signs Satellite Deal with Three West African Governments
Niger's pro-coup supporters carry the flags of Burkina Faso, Mali and Russia during a protest in Niamey, Niger, Sept. 16, 2023. Source: AFP
Officials from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a collaboration with the Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos, aimed at jointly developing telecommunication and remote sensing satellites. The partnership was discussed during a signing event on…
GGPEN Signs MoU with the University of Botswana to Enhance Space Development
From (L-R) Professor David Norris, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Botswana and Dr Zolana João, Director General of GGPEN, signing the MoU
The National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Botswana (UB) to enhance space development and bring social and economic benefits to citizens. The MoU was signed by Dr…
GGPEN Signs MoU with RASCOM to Enhance Connectivity for African Nations
From (L-R) Mr Timothy Adi Ashong, the Director General of RASCOM and Dr Zolana João, the Director General of GGPEN, signing the MoU
The Angolan National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM). This MoU aims to enhance connectivity for African nations, develop mutually…
Airbus Defence and Space: Shaping Africa’s Space Landscape Through Collaboration and Innovation
Airbus Defence and Space, a world-leading geo-information services and defence solutions expert, has been on a mission for over 30 years. They aim to deliver insightful and actionable intelligence, enabling their customers and partners to make informed decisions and tackle challenges swiftly, confidently, and definitively. The company assists decision-makers in enhancing security, optimising…
C-Band’s Outsized Impact on Satellite Services in Africa
Understanding Satellite Signal Frequencies and Bands
Satellite services transmit and receive signals within a wide range of frequencies, from 1 to 110 gigahertz (GHz). These frequencies are categorised into bands designated by a specific letter, from L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K-, Ka-, O-, V- and W- bands, ordered from lower to higher frequencies. Among the bands allocated for commercial geostationary…
The Role of Satellite in Building a Connected Africa; Excerpts
On 20 October 2023, Space in Africa hosted the third webinar from its webinar series titled “The Role of Satellite in Building a Connected Africa.“ Over 150 attendees registered from NewSpace industry leaders, heads of national space agencies, private investors and venture capitalists, NewSpace founders, policymakers and government officials, and other critical stakeholders to share strategies on…
Angola is Already Reaping the Benefits of the National Space Programme – Says Mr Mário Oliveira, MINTTICS Minister
In celebration of World Space Week 2023, the Angolan Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Social Communication (MINTTICS), in partnership with the National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN), Ambassadors for Space Education and other national collaborators, organised a series of events. These events featured lectures and seminars delivered by experts from French,…