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On May 26, 1983, the European Space Agency launched its first X-ray observatory into space. The spacecraft was called EXOSAT, which stands for European X-ray Observatory SATellite. The mission was entirely devoted to studying the universe by looking exclusively at X-ray radiation. Human eyes aren’t capable of seeing light in X-ray wavelengths. By looking for …

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Space in Africa, a boutique consulting and media firm providing data driven insights for businesses and decision makers to succeed in the African space industry, has released the 2025 African Space Budget Report. The Report aggregates annual budgets by African governments for space programmes and explores the factors influencing budgetary decisions, including technological priorities and …

African Governments Budget USD 426.31 Million For Space Programmes In 2025, Space In Africa Report Shows Read More »

On May 6, 2025, the Future African Space Explorer’s STEM Academy FASESA, in collaboration with Boeing, launched the second edition of the Pathways to Space programme. Building upon its previous success, the programme returned to Ethiopia and Nigeria and debuted in Kenya, aiming to engage up to 300 students aged 13 to 18 from state …

FASESA And Boeing Expand Pathways To Space Programme Across Africa Read More »

Strathmore University from Kenya has won the 2025 Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, becoming the first Kenyan institution to advance to the global finals. The competition took place in South Africa and featured ten universities from across the continent. Participating institutions included Africa Nazarene University School of Law …

Strathmore University Wins The 2025 Manfred Lachs Space Moot African Regionals Read More »

On May 25, 2008, NASA’s Phoenix lander arrived on Mars. The Phoenix Mars lander was NASA’s sixth mission to successfully land on Mars, and it was the first mission to touch down near the planet’s north pole. The objective for this mission was to look for evidence of water ice below the Martian surface. This …

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Ambo University (AU) and the Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in disaster risk management, space science, and geospatial technology. The partnership, formalised on May 21, 2025, underscores both institutions’ commitment to leveraging research, innovation, and community engagement to support Ethiopia’s sustainable development goals. The …

Ambo University And Space Science And Geospatial Institute Forge Strategic Partnership To Drive National Development Read More »

Six months after signing the Cooperation Framework between the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and Expertise France (EF), notable advancements have been achieved in executing joint programmes to strengthen Kenya’s expanding space sector. These collaborative efforts seek to drive innovation and develop solutions using Earth Observation (EO) data to tackle key societal challenges in agriculture, health, …

University Of Nairobi And Taita Taveta University To Host Inaugural Earth Observation Innovation Labs Read More »

Q-KON, a leading provider of satellite-based connectivity solutions in Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with Rivada Space Networks, the developer of the cutting edge Outernet LEO satellite constellation, to deliver ultra-secure, high-performance connectivity solutions across Africa. Under this partnership, Q-KON will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to enhance data network resilience, support secure infrastructure …

Q-KON And Rivada Partner To Bring Outernet Connectivity To Africa Read More »

On May 22, 2012, SpaceX launched the first commercial flight to the International Space Station. The Dragon was the first American spacecraft to visit the space station since NASA ended the space shuttle program almost a year earlier. When the space shuttles were retired, NASA decided to contract private companies to start launching cargo to …

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In December 2024, Ethiopia marked another significant milestone in its space programme, declaring a new 12-metre satellite ground station operational. This infrastructure, developed through collaboration between engineers from the Ethiopian Space Science Geospatial Institute SSGI and a Chinese firm, represents a major advancement in the country’s space capabilities. SSGI is Ethiopia’s primary public institute dedicated …

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