China’s Role in Developing Africa’s Meteorology Through Fengyun Satellites
The FY-3D meteorological satellite true-color monitoring image shows that the main body of the severe tropical storm Filippo was located in the Mozambique Channel at 20:35 on March 11 (Beijing Time), and its peripheral cloud system has begun to affect the central and eastern areas of Mozambique. Source:China Meteorological Administration.
Over the years, meteorological collaborations have been…
South Africa Gears Up for the Second National Space Conference: A Focus on Sustainability
Heads of national space agencies and other delegates on a tour of South Africa's space infrastructure. Source: SANSA
The second National Space Conference (NSC) will be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa, from 28 to 30 August 2024. Organised by the National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS) and the South African National Space Agency…
Safaricom Urges Caution in Licensing Satellite Service Providers in Kenya
Source: Kenyan Wall Street
Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, has called on the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) to exercise caution when granting independent licences to satellite service providers. In a recent letter to the CA, Safaricom expressed concerns about potential risks and harm to the Kenyan telecommunications landscape.
The company proposed an…
South Africa Hosts Africa’s First IAU General Assembly
Cross-section of delegates at the IAU GA opening ceremony. Source: IAU General Assembly 2024
The International Astronomical Union is an international non-governmental organisation mandated to promote, safeguard and advance all aspects of astronomy. For the first time in over 100 years of the IAU’s existence, the IAU General Assembly, which happens every three years, finally happened on the…
The 8th AfriGEO Symposium Kicks Off Today in Nairobi, Kenya
Delegates at the 8th AfriGEO Symposium. Source: RCMRD
The 8th AfriGEO Symposium began today at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in Nairobi, Kenya, gathering experts and stakeholders in Earth Observation (EO) from across the continent and beyond to enhance the development and adoption of EO resources for Africa's sustainable development.
AfriGEO, an…
Fernand Guy Isseri has been Elected as the Ninth Member of the African Space Council
Key Highlight
Fernand Guy Isseri from Cameroon was elected the ninth member of the African Space Council for a four-year term.
The African Union Executive Council has postponed the election of the tenth member of the African Space Council till February 2025.
The African Union Executive Council concluded its 45th Ordinary Session in Ghana on July 19, 2024, following discussions on key…
2024 SPACE UNGANA Forum
The Omni Africa Space Research Education and Training Ungana (SPACE UNGANA), organised by the Space Futures Forum, will be held on-site and virtually between 20 and 30 July 2024 at All Nations University (Main Campus), Ghana.
The forum gathers academics, advocates, policymakers, technocrats and industry leaders interested in advancing African space development. SPACE UNGANA aims to explore…
The Italy-Africa Space Conference to Focus on Three Fundamental Pillars
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Key Highlight
The Italy-Africa Space Conference will focus on education and training, space applications and services for a sustainable future, and international partnerships.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Honorable Antonio Tajani, inaugurated the Italy-Africa Space…
An Analysis of Starlink’s Penetration in Africa
Source: Starlink
Key Highlights
Starlink’s licences have been approved in 13 African countries but are commercially operational in nine African countries as of June 2024.
Internal obstacles, such as local regulations, hinder Starlink’s operations.
Starlink’s prices are unaffordable for the community it intends to serve.
Introduction to Starlink’s Operations in Africa
Starlink, the…
The Egyptian Space Agency Announces 2024 Launch Plans
Source: Egypt Today
Key Highlights
Dr Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency, announced the launch of the African Development Satellite.
Dr Sherif Sedky unveiled a project to install a remote-sensing camera on the ISS, supported by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Airbus.
SPINX is scheduled for launch by the end of 2024.
The Chief Executive…