Over USD 4.7 billion Spent on 58 Satellite Projects in Africa
As of June 2023, African nations have invested a significant amount of USD 4.71 billion to manufacture and launch satellites. This expenditure has resulted in the manufacture and launch of 58 satellites, of which 15 countries across four regions manufactured 55. Additionally, three multilateral satellites were sponsored through a collaborative effort involving multiple African institutions.…
Egypt’s Parliament Greenlights Hosting the African Space Agency
Egypt's House of Representatives, led by Speaker Hanafy Ali El-Gebali, approved during its general session on 21 June presidential decision no 2023/213, greenlighting the country to host the African Space Agency's headquarters, domiciled within Egypt’s Space City. The agreement, signed in Cairo in January, aims to promote and implement space-related policies and strategies in Africa. Its goal is…
Understanding Avanti’s Plan for Improved Satellite Connectivity in Africa
Avanti Communications recently announced that it had invested over USD 800 million in Africa to establish the region as its primary revenue source within the next three years. This commitment is evident through Avanti's expanding presence across the continent, showcasing its growing footprint and dedication to serving African markets.
On April 27, 2022, Avanti inaugurated its flagship office in…
Are We Witnessing a Breakthrough in Oil Spill Monitoring in Africa with Satellite Data Analysis?
The environmental effect of oil spillage affects predominantly organisms in the aquatic ecosystem and renders polluted water bodies unsafe for human consumption. An oil spill's consequences will depend on its composition and quantity, determining its interaction with the marine environment. As a result, several terrestrial solutions (clean-up operations) have been developed and applied to…
Closing Day of the 2023 NewSpace Africa Conference; Excerpts
The 2023 NewSpace Africa Conference commenced on April 25, 2023, and featured several high-level discussions highlighting the experiences and uptake of space innovation, technologies, and applications among different stakeholders across the African space industry value chain.
Notably, over the next four days, over 400 delegates from 54 countries across four continents converged at Sofitel…
China Academy of Space Technology’s Contribution to the African Space Industry
China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) is a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), responsible for the research, design, and development of spacecraft, rockets, and space-related technology. It was established in 1968, and since then, it has become a significant player in China's space industry, boasting many highly qualified professionals, including over…
Excerpts from the 2023 NewSpace Africa Conference; Day Three
The third day of the 2023 NewSpace Africa Conference built on the success of the previous days to continue high-level discussions highlighting the experiences and uptake of space innovation, technologies, and applications among different stakeholders.
In addition, Day 3 also brought a mix of keynote speeches, interactive sessions, panel discussions, B2B matchmaking, B2C matchmaking, and…
Ivorian First Satellite, YAM-SAT CI 01, Scheduled for Launch in 2024
Universal Konstructors Associated (UKA), in partnership with the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HP) and other stakeholders, has announced that Ivorian first nanosatellite programme, YAM-SAT CI 01, will be placed in orbit by Q3, 2024. Boubacar Fofana, one of the project's principal officers, announced this during the 2023 NewSpace Africa Conference in Abidjan, Côte…
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…
Avanti Communications Inaugurates New Office in Lagos, Nigeria
In a press release by Avanti Communications, the leading provider of high throughput satellite capacity across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), inaugurates its new flagship office in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. The office is set in the Heritage Place 14-storey office, Nigeria’s first environmentally certified commercial building, situated in a world-class development in Ikoyi, the…