Author name: Galaxy Aerospace Ghana

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Denel have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration across research, technology development, innovation, knowledge sharing and technology commercialisation. The partnership encompasses a wide range of areas, including space technology, advanced manufacturing, engineering services, sensors, maritime and missile technologies, cybersecurity, aeronautics, command, control, […]

Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 round of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) programme, a global initiative that enables direct communication between participants on Earth and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The programme offers a rare opportunity for students, professionals, and the wider public to engage with

The narrative about the African space industry and its development has been fixated on the number of launched satellites, space infrastructure projects like ground stations and mission control centres, and enacted policies. Yet the most consequential developments shaping the continent’s USD 20 billion space sector, and its trajectory toward capturing a meaningful share of the

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