Satellite data subscription in Kenya grew by a whopping 1,955.3% following the licensing and launch of Starlink Internet Services Kenya in July 2023, states a new report by the Communications Authority (CA). According to the fourth quarter industry statistics by the CA, satellite data subscribers stood at 8,324 by June compared to 4,808 in March …
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Rwanda Space Agency RSA and China’s STAR.VISION Aerospace Limited STAR.VISION have announced the successful completion of the Algorithm Rideshare Programme aboard satellite WJ-1A. In March 2023, RSA and STAR.VISION signed a memorandum of understanding MoU to collaborate on developing and deploying AI algorithms to assess land use and generate statistics automatically. A team of six …
[ Nigeria To Launch Four Satellites To Strengthen Space Tech Capability ] Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved the launch of four new satellites to advance Nigeria’s efforts and enhance its space technology capabilities. The announcement was made by Dr Matthew Adepoju, the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency NASRDA, at …
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The Democratic Republic of Congo DRC has announced plans to purchase an Earth Observation satellite using a $20m financing arrangement from Sicomines, a strategic mining partnership between Chinese and Congolese investors, reported Space in Africa. The announcement was made by Gilbert Kabanda, Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation, during a plenary Senate session held …
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Angola Cables and global Network as a Service NaaS provider Megaport have announced a strategic partnership that will enable customers to connect to over 930 data centres and more than 300 cloud nodes worldwide. This dual arrangement leverages Megaport’s global network underlay and Angola Cables’ international infrastructure to enhance digital connectivity across key global markets. …
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On March 23, 1840, a New Yorker named John William Draper became the first person to take a photo of the moon. Draper was a doctor, scientist and photographer who studied photochemistry to come up with better ways to take pictures. Before Draper photographed the moon, another photographer Louis Daguerre had tried to do the …
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The first orbital rocket to launch from continental Europe is nearing its debut. Germany-based Isar Aerospace is targeting no earlier than Monday, March 24, for the maiden voyage of its brand new Spectrum rocket. The Spectrum will liftoff from the Andøya Spaceport, in Norway, during a three-hour launch window Monday, between 7:30 a.m. EST (1130 …
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AfSA’s establishment follows years of meticulous planning, negotiations, and financial deliberations. In 2018, the AU’s Committee of Permanent Representatives convened to assess the structural and financial implications of setting up the agency. These discussions aimed to ensure that AfSA would be sustainable and capable of meeting its long-term objectives. Stakeholders debated key issues, including governance …
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Nigeria is now the biggest player in cryptocurrency across Sub-Saharan Africa. It handled about $59 billion in crypto transactions from July 2023 to June 2024. This is nearly half of the region’s estimated $125 billion, according to a report by KPMG Nigeria and blockchain firm Chainalysis. This is surprising because the Central Bank of Nigeria …
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Sidus Space has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Warpspace, a Japanese space-tech company specialising in near real-time high-speed communication network services. The agreement establishes the framework to pursue a Joint Venture focused on delivering integrated solutions for next-generation satellite communications and mission operations. Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, said: This …
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