Analysis: Rethinking Satellite Procurement Contracts in Africa
More than ever, African countries are establishing satellite programmes with the ultimate goal of owning and operating space-segment systems and ground infrastructure that drive economic prosperity and help nurture a sustainable environment. Different countries and institutions on the continent are adopting strategies to develop capabilities in space. Some of the approaches prevalent on the…
Analysis: Rethinking Satellite Procurement Contracts in Africa
More than ever, African countries are establishing satellite programmes with the ultimate goal of owning and operating space-segment systems and ground infrastructure that drive economic prosperity and help nurture a sustainable environment. Different countries and institutions on the continent are adopting strategies to develop capabilities in space. Some of the approaches prevalent on the…
Space in Africa Industry report, Ethiopia’s New Satellite, South Africa’s Space Hub, Why Africa Can’t host SpaceX and other Events in the African Space Industry for August 2020
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The biggest news in the African Space Industry for August was the publication of the Space in Africa Industry Report. The report analyses the key issues involving the Africa space industry, the opportunities for businesses, new deals, satellite projects, researches, grants and partnerships. The report creates an avenue for space enthusiasts, investors, researchers, and governments to…
Dr Abimbola Alale is Driving Nigeria’s Satellite Communications Ambitions
The African space industry is made up of highly prolific innovators, scientists, engineers, educators, researchers and enthusiasts across other sectors. Since the industry started experiencing continuous growth in the late '90s, it has been pushed by phenomenal individuals. In this series, we are sharing the work of some of Africa's leading Women in the Space industry. Meet Dr Abimbola Alale.
Dr…
List of Space Agencies in Africa
Several space research organisations are engaged in activities related to outer space and space exploration in Africa, and according to the Business and Market Analysis of the African Space Industry done by Space in Africa, over USD 4.7 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since the launch of NILESAT 101 by Egypt in 1998. We have created a list of African countries with Space…
The Growth of Satellite TV in Africa
In 1945 when British science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke proposed what we now know as satellite television, the world had seen nothing like it. Yet, his theory was so widely accepted it earned him the Franklin Institute’s Stuart Ballantine Medal in 1963.
Clarke's proposal for satellites: From Wireless World Volume LI Number 10, October 1945 By the 23rd of July 1962, the first public…
Who Manufactured Africa’s 41 Satellites?
As of June 2020, 11 African countries: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morrocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Sudan, have launched a total of 38 satellites. A group of institutions from several African countries collaboratively launched three additional multilateral satellites: RascomStar-QAF-1, RascomStar-QAF-1R and the NewDawn Satellite (now wholly owned by Intelsat),…
Who Manufactured Africa’s 41 Satellites?
As of June 2020, 11 African countries: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morrocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Sudan, have launched a total of 38 satellites. A group of institutions from several African countries collaboratively launched three additional multilateral satellites: RascomStar-QAF-1, RascomStar-QAF-1R and the NewDawn Satellite (now wholly owned by Intelsat),…
Understanding China’s Expansive Interest In Africa’s Space Sector
In December 2004, the Nigerian government contracted the China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) for the turnkey and in-orbit delivery of the Nigerian Communications Satellite, NigComSat-1. Estimated at USD 300 million and funded by China EXIM Bank, the deal marked China's first export of a turnkey satellite and launch service, paving the way for Beijing's entrance into Africa's space…
Understanding China’s Expansive Interest In Africa’s Space Sector
In December 2004, the Nigerian government contracted the China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) for the turnkey and in-orbit delivery of the Nigerian Communications Satellite, NigComSat-1. Estimated at USD 300 million and funded by China EXIM Bank, the deal marked China's first export of a turnkey satellite and launch service, paving the way for Beijing's entrance into Africa's space…