Author name: Galaxy Aerospace Ghana

The African Space Agency (AfSA) and Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) have reinforced their longstanding collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their mutual dedication to advancing Africa’s space agenda. The MoU was signed by H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council, on behalf of AfSA. The signing […]

Orange Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled Orange Sat, a satellite broadband Internet service developed in partnership with Eutelsat, representing a significant milestone in the operator’s commitment to digital inclusion across the nation. Orange Sat utilises Eutelsat’s KONNECT satellite platform to extend high-speed Internet access beyond the reach of fibre and mobile networks, specifically targeting rural and

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has licensed two additional global satellite internet service providers, BeetleSat-1 and Satelio IoT Services, as part of efforts to strengthen satellite internet connectivity and boost competition in Africa’s largest telecommunications market. The seven-year licences, effective from 28 February 2026 to 28 February 2033, aim to expand satellite broadband services and

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 Yuya Nakamura, President and CEO of Axelspace, signed the

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has granted authorisation to Blue Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary operating under Radio Electronic (Pty) Ltd’s license, to roll out Eutelsat OneWeb connectivity solutions nationwide. Operating from Low Earth Orbit, Eutelsat OneWeb’s satellite constellation provides high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity tailored for regions with inadequate or nonexistent ground-based network

Starlink has launched an instalment payment plan for Kenyan customers, allowing them to pay KES 6,750 (USD 52.80) upfront for the Mini kit instead of the full retail price of KES 27,000. The plan includes a KES 16,250 (USD 125.80) activation fee and KES 3,010 (USD 23.30) for shipping, with the remaining hardware cost spread

Algeria has successfully launched its sixth Earth observation satellite, ALSAT-3A, marking a significant milestone in the North African nation’s expanding space capabilities. The ALSAT-3A remote sensing satellite was delivered to orbit today from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China, representing the first of several planned missions under an ambitious Algeria-China space cooperation agreement. The

Spacecoin, through its parent company Space Telecommunications Inc. (STI), has formalised strategic agreements with telecommunications regulators and local industry partners in Kenya and Nigeria to advance its satellite-based connectivity solutions. In addition, these partnerships support the company’s efforts to deploy decentralised satellite internet services across under-connected regions in Africa, advancing the operationalisation of its permissionless

Amazon’s satellite internet venture has received formal clearance from Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC) to operate its services nationwide, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle in one of Africa’s largest broadband markets. The landing permit, issued for Amazon Leo, the service formerly known as Project Kuiper, will be enforceable from February 28, 2026, for a

Starlink has launched operations in the Central African Republic following an agreement between the government and the satellite internet provider, aimed at expanding national coverage to rural and remote regions where connectivity remains severely limited. The agreement was signed during a ceremony hosted by CAR President Mr Faustin-Archange Touadéra, bringing together representatives from the CAR