A breakdown of the 30 satellites launched by African nations
A regional analysis of the growth plan of several African nations reveals a trend of increased interest in space science and technology. With South Africa launching its 7th satellite and Kenya launching its first in 2018, the continent could be set to begin a low scale space race. A space race of satellite launches and space technology demonstrations.
In all, Africa has successfully launched 30…
Top African space companies to look out for in 2019
2019 is adjudged a promising year for African space industry players to build on the successes of the past few years. We curated a forecast of leading African space companies to look out for in 2019 considering their antecedents and expectations for the new year. This article is not a ranking of African space companies. Consider it a highlight of what to expect from the space industry in Africa…
Top African space companies to look out for in 2019
2019 is adjudged a promising year for African space industry players to build on the successes of the past few years. We curated a forecast of leading African space companies to look out for in 2019 considering their antecedents and expectations for the new year. This article is not a ranking of African space companies. Consider it a highlight of what to expect from the space industry in Africa…
Egypt close in on launching Misr Sat 2
Egypt is planning to travel to space for the sixth time with new satellite project “Misr Sat 2”, which was received as a grant from China and will be sent to Egypt next October.
Dr. Medhat Mokhtar, Chairman of the National Authority for Remote Sensing amp Space Sciences, said that the grant of the satellite was agreed on in January 2014, and it aims to monitor and study Egyptian land to preserve…
Over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since 1998
According to the Business and Market Analysis of the African Space Industry done by Space in Africa, over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since the launch of NILESAT 101 by Egypt in 1998 contrary to popular opinion that there are no Space Activities going on in Africa. All industries thrive in Africa with commercial giants trying to make a home within its lands. The multi…
Over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since 1998
According to the Business and Market Analysis of the African Space Industry done by Space in Africa, over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since the launch of NILESAT 101 by Egypt in 1998 contrary to popular opinion that there are no Space Activities going on in Africa. All industries thrive in Africa with commercial giants trying to make a home within its lands. The multi…