Author name: Galaxy Aerospace Ghana

Simera Sense has announced a collaboration with PI (Physik Instrumente) Group, focusing on the design and development of precision mechanisms for space-based imaging systems that will enhance on-orbit optical performance. The partnership’s initial focus centres on a Mechanical Refocus Mechanism (MRM), which enables precise on-orbit focus adjustment and maintains image quality under challenging conditions such […]

Every year, Space in Africa compiles the most intriguing projects and developments in the African space and satellite industry from government and private sector players. In 2026, the industry is set for not just sustained momentum but an upward trajectory; the kind that transforms an entire ecosystem. The trajectory is clear: Africa’s space industry is

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory’s (SKAO) expanding telescope array in South Africa, SKA-Mid, has reached a key commissioning milestone by recording “first fringes.” This milestone, achieved using two of its 15-metre dishes, represents the first successful combination of signals from two or more antennas in the array. This milestone demonstrates that the system is operating

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 African Space Industry Annual Report, 2025 Edition. The report is the definitive resource for understanding Africa’s space ecosystem and the authoritative reference trusted by the global space community for

The United States has launched the inaugural U.S. Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting, marking a strategic expansion of American space diplomacy on the continent as Washington seeks to deepen cooperation with Africa’s rapidly growing space sector. Senior Bureau Official (SBO) in the Bureau of African Affairs, Ambassador Jonathan Pratt, convened the meeting, which

The Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry (MISI) has launched the inaugural AMAZE CanSat Academy in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Rabat, and the Mohammed VI High School of Excellence (LM6E). The academy aimed at promoting space education, promoting bilateral collaboration on space issues, and inspiringaims to promote space education, promote bilateral collaboration on

Egypt launched its SPNEX satellite on Wednesday, December 10, aboard China’s Lijian-1 Y11 carrier rocket, expanding the country’s growing portfolio of space assets and highlighting its increasing self-reliance in satellite development. The CAS Space-manufactured rocket carried nine payloads in total and successfully deployed all of them into their designated orbits. SPNEX marks Egypt’s second domestically

Q-KON Pty, Ltd (Q-KON), a leading African provider of satellite communications, has signed a strategic trilateral agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. (Guodian Gaoke) and China StarWin Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (StarWin) to roll out next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) services leveraging the Tianqi Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation across South

The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its infrared thermal imaging system, which will fly aboard China’s Chang’e-8 lunar lander. The review was conducted in partnership with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) during a high-level Chinese delegation’s visit to Egypt. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts

The Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has unveiled a network of satellite data collection stations in Addis Ababa and key regional cities, aiming at advancing digital transformation and geospatial independence. The Institute has brought the ten installed Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) into operational status, which is set to transform development planning, infrastructure management,