Algeria Launches ALSAT-3B, Its Second Satellite of 2026
China launches the ALSAT-3B remote sensing satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. Source: CMG
Algeria has successfully launched its second satellite of 2026, ALSAT-3B, an earth observation satellite developed and launched in collaboration with China. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre aboard a Long March-2C rocket at 12:01 pm Chinese Standard…
Axelspace Partners with Jethi Software Development to Advance Satellite Data Utilisation in Ethiopia
Source: Axelspace Corporation
The Japanese microsatellite developer Axelspace Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopian technology company Jethi Software Development PLC to collaborate on addressing social and development challenges through the utilisation of satellite-based Earth observation (EO) data.
Naol Debele, Chief Executive Officer of Jethi, and…
Africa’s Space Ambitions: Milestones to Watch in 2026
The Lijian-1 carrier rocket, carrying nine satellites including Egypt’s SPNEX, blasted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone on December 10, 2025. Source: Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua
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 2026, the industry is…
Beyond Geography and Economic Viability: The Legal Architecture Required for Africa’s Spaceports Ambitions (Part3)
Source: Orbex
Having examined the technical advantages and economic viability that position Africa as a strategic node in the global launch ecosystem, the question of legal and regulatory frameworks becomes paramount. The establishment of operational spaceports capable of supporting commercial launch services demands more than geographical advantage and infrastructure investment; it…
Rwanda Deploys AI-Powered Geospatial Hub to Transform Agricultural Monitoring
Source: RSA
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) has launched the Geospatial Hub (Geo-Hub), a sophisticated digital platform leveraging satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to monitor the nation's agricultural landscape in real time, a significant milestone in data-driven farming across the continent.
A Central Nervous System for National Geospatial Data
According to a statement by…
African Space Industry Annual Report, 2025 Edition Global License
The African Space Industry Report 2025 is the definitive resource for understanding Africa's space ecosystem, providing a comprehensive analysis of the continent's space economy, national programmes, satellite manufacturing landscape, and emerging opportunities. This year's report features a new valuation of the African space economy for 2024, with projections through 2030, building on our…
STAR.VISION Launches Mangrove007 to Accelerate AI-Driven Mangrove Protection in Africa
Source: STAR.VISION
STAR.VISION Aerospace Group Limited has officially launched Mangrove007, a next-generation AI-powered digital Earth platform dedicated to global mangrove conservation. The platform was unveiled during the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, marking a significant technological advancement in environmental monitoring and climate adaptation.
Mangrove007…
GMES & Africa Phase 2 Continental Forum: Assessing Impact and Charting the Future of Earth Observation in Africa
Cross-section of participants at the forum. Source: AfSA
The Second GMES & Africa Phase 2 Continental Forum, taking place in Cairo, Egypt, commenced on Monday, December 1, 2025, with a focus on reviewing progress and charting the future of the African Earth Observation (EO) landscape. This high-level event continues to host African and international stakeholders to review the progress…
Starlink Regains Momentum in Nigeria with Q2 Subscriber Gains
Starlink Internet Services Nigeria Ltd and FiberOne Broadband Ltd regained significant momentum in the second quarter of 2025, strengthening their positions as Nigeria's second and third-largest Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Their recovery coincided with a notable decline for Spectranet Ltd, the long-time market leader, which saw its subscriber base fall below 100,000 users.
These…
China-Africa Satellite Cooperation Reaches Milestone as Data-Sharing Initiative Expands
The opening ceremony of CACSA Week 2025 in Deqing County. Source: ST Daily
The China-Africa Cooperation Centre on Satellite Remote Sensing Application (CACSA) convened its 2025 annual meeting in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, from October 20 to 24, 2025, marking two years of operations and the 25th anniversary of broader China-Africa cooperation frameworks. The CACSA Week 2025…