Day: May 19, 2025

Guinea-Bissau Approves Starlink License, Enabling Broader Internet Coverage

Guinea-Bissau’s National Regulatory Authority for Information and Communication Technologies ARN-TIC has officially approved Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, for operation in the country, marking a significant step towards enhancing digital connectivity. The licensing announcement was made by Bamba Kote, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Entity ARN, during the opening …

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On This Day In Space May 19, 2000 STS-101 Launches With 1st Glass Cockpit

On May 19, 2000, the space shuttle Atlantis launched with the very first glass cockpit. This was one of several big upgrades that were made to the space shuttle before the mission STS-101. NASA called this new and improved version of Atlantis “the most updated space shuttle ever. The new glass cockpit had 11 flat-panel, …

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AfricaSpace Upcoming Tendering Opportunities

The AfricaSpace initiative, a key partnership between the European Space Agency ESA and the African Space Agency AfSA, will soon publish several public tenders open to eligible entities from Europe and Africa. These opportunities will support projects strengthening space collaboration between Europe and Africa, driving innovation and sustainable development. Below, we outline the scope of …

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SATLANTIS’ Earth Observation Solutions For Africa’s Diverse Needs

SATLANTIS is a pioneering space technology company offering unique solutions designed to meet the precise geo requirements of end-users, utilising their agile, advanced spectral capture and very high resolution VHR image quality. Built around its customisable high resolution optical payloads, SATLANTIS delivers innovative integrated satellite solutions that capture critical spectral information essential for varying reliable …

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