Author name: Galaxy Aerospace Ghana

ArkEdge Space Inc., a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite constellations from design through operations, has formed a consortium with General Incorporated Association Cross U (Cross U), Axelspace Corporation (Axelspace), and Double Feather Partners to promote structured, private-sector-led co-creation in Africa’s emerging space markets. The four organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 18, […]

The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), a partnership between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) under South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has announced that 10 African projects have been selected for funding to advance sustainable development through astronomy. These projects form part of a broader

For centuries, Africa’s clear, dark skies have been an untapped natural resource. Today, that is changing. With the arrival of flagship projects like MeerKAT and the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (A-VLBI) Network, the continent is converting its geographic advantage into a high-tech engine for the global astronomical research and knowledge economy. While astronomy is

Eutelsat and unconnected.org, a global non-profit organisation focused on delivering “Meaningful Internet For All,” have entered into a partnership to expand access to community Wi-Fi across Africa, leveraging Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT KONNECT high-throughput satellite. The partnership will launch in Tanzania, where unconnected.org will introduce the KONNECT community Wi-Fi service to local partners, including ISPs, NGOs, system

Sidus Space and Simera Sense have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the SmallSat Symposium, joining forces to develop next-generation hyperspectral imaging solutions that incorporate onboard data processing and analytics, enabling commercially deployable, intelligence-driven Earth observation missions for government and commercial customers. The partnership combines Simera Sense’s advanced imaging capabilities with Sidus Space’s integrated

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA), in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana), convened the Third Italy–Africa Space Leaders Meeting at the Luigi Broglio Space Centre in Malindi, Kenya, reinforcing the long-standing space partnership between Italy and Africa. Held over two days, the meeting brought together more than 30 senior space sector leaders

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has accepted the keys to Namibia’s first Satellite Ground Data Receiving Station (SGDRS), cementing a 26-year journey that positions the southern African nation among the continent’s space-capable countries. The handover at the Telecom Earth Station is a dividend of a strategic partnership with China that began in 2000 and has now delivered

The Kingdom of Eswatini officially launched Space Science Indaba 2026, an event focused on unlocking the economic and development potential of its orbital slot, a nationally allocated position in Earth’s orbit that grants the Kingdom the right to operate communication satellites. Organised by the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) and held on February

Starlink’s satellite internet service is now operational in Senegal, supporting the country’s efforts to expand nationwide digital access. The launch contributes to Senegal’s goal of extending connectivity to remote and underserved areas and connecting one million citizens by the end of 2026. By offering an alternative where terrestrial infrastructure is limited, Starlink helps address last-mile

As a small island developing state, Mauritius faces unique challenges, largely driven by its small size, isolation and environmental vulnerability. These factors increase exposure to climate change and extreme weather events, placing pressure on critical areas such as coastal management, food security, and disaster preparedness. Recognising this, the government has increasingly turned to cutting-edge technologies