Generative AI for Space Applications and Technologies; Excerpts
On September 12, 2024, Space in Africa, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), hosted its eighth webinar series, “Generative AI for Space Applications and Technologies.” This was an innovative training workshop tailored for space professionals eager to harness AI tools' power to enhance their projects within the space sector.
In addition, the webinar provided an in-depth overview of…
SKAO and STFC Partner to Implement SKAO Africa Programme
Simon Berry, SKAO Deputy Director-General, and George Madden, Head of SKAO Programme at STFC, signing the MoU. Source: SKAO
The Square Kilometre Array Organisation (SKAO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to develop an SKAO Africa Programme within the next 12 months. The programme will focus on developing human…
Nigeria Begins Construction of its First-Ever Geodetic VLBI Project
Source: Nigeria Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)
Today, the Director General of the Nigeria Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) flagged off a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Geodetic Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) project at the Center for Geodesy and Geodynamics (CGG) in Toro, Bauchi State. This project, the first of its kind in the…
African Research Fellowships in ESA’s EO AFRICA Initiative
Group picture of ESRIN Director Simonetta Cheli with the current African Research Fellows and ESA EO AFRICA Team. Source: ESA
The African Research Fellowship Programme under ESA's Earth Observation for African Framework for Research, Innovation, Communities, and Applications Initiative (EO AFRICA) continues to advance Earth Observation (EO) and space technology applications across Africa.…
SpaceX’s Starlink Secures License to Operate in Chad
Source: Starlink
Chad has officially licensed SpaceX’s Starlink services, making it the latest African country to approve Starlink's low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services. Elon Musk shared the news on the microblogging platform X, highlighting the progress toward enhanced digital connectivity in Africa.
Chad’s Minister of Communications, Digital Economy, and Administrative…
Italy’s Growing Influence in Africa’s Space Sector
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Antonio Tajani and Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, together with African Ministers from Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Somalia and other African nations during the Italy-Africa Space Conference. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Through the…
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…
Dunia: A Cross-Cutting Solution to Africa’s Earth Observation Challenges
Problem Statement: The Need for a Comprehensive Approach
Africa faces significant challenges in fully leveraging Earth Observation (EO) data to drive sustainable development. Despite the potential of space technologies to address critical issues, such as environmental monitoring, agricultural management, urban planning, and disaster preparedness, the continent is hindered by structural…
African Satellite Manufacturing & Launch Market Report, 2025 Edition
The report comprehensively analyses Africa’s satellite manufacturing and launch landscape. It examines historical data, highlighting the different objectives of launched satellites and key trends in satellite deals and partnerships with international partners for procurement or joint development. The report also explores funding sources for satellite projects, current and projected satellite…
SANSA and AGEOS Partner to Boost Africa’s Space Capabilities
(From L-R) SANSA's CEO, Mr Humbulani Mudau and AGEOS' DG, Dr Aboubakar Mambimba Ndjoungui
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Gabonese Agency for Space Studies and Observations collaborate to enhance Africa’s space capabilities. Announced by SANSA, this collaboration with AGEOS aims to develop advanced ground station infrastructure in Gabon, strengthening the continent’s…