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SpaceX’s Starlink, the pioneering low Earth orbit LEO satellite internet service, has officially launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC, marking its entry into the 22nd African country. This development follows the Congolese Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority’s ARPTC approval of a telecommunications license to Starlink DRC S.A., a locally registered entity. The move […]

On May 6, 2025, the Future African Space Explorer’s STEM Academy FASESA, in collaboration with Boeing, launched the second edition of the Pathways to Space” programme. Building upon its previous success, the programme returned to Ethiopia and Nigeria and debuted in Kenya, aiming to engage up to 300 students aged 13 to 18 from state

Rwandan President Paul Kagame visited Kazakhstan’s National Space Centre in Astana to participate in the Astana International Forum, signalling Rwanda’s intent to deepen its international collaboration in space technology. Welcomed by Minister Zhaslan Madiyev, Rwanda’s delegation was briefed on Kazakhstan’s key space projects, including Earth observation, satellite communications, and geospatial services. A live demonstration in

On June 2, 1966, NASA’s Surveyor 1 reached the lunar surface and became the first American spacecraft to successfully execute a soft landing on the moon. Surveyor 1 took more than 11,000 photos of the moon along with other measurements, but, more importantly, proved that NASA’s soft landing technique and spacecraft designs were sound. NASA

The inaugural edition of the African Space Solution Market MASS, held from May 6 to 8, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marked a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward establishing a unified and dynamic space ecosystem. Hosted at the state of the art Exhibition Centre in Port-Bouët, the event brought together over 12,000 participants and

Jaguar Space and The Karman Project have announced a joint mission to launch a world first cultural payload to the International Space Station ISS in a pioneering initiative blending cultural heritage with scientific innovation. The project brings together four countries Armenia, Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan in a symbolic and scientific collaboration that will study the

On June 1, 2011, NASA’s space shuttle Endeavor touched down safely for the final time at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after spending 299 days in space throughout the course of its 25 flights. Endeavour was built as a replacement for the shuttle Challenger, which was lost in the 1986 accident that also killed

In a significant step toward strengthening scientific and technological collaboration, Gabon and Chad have formalised a tripartite partnership to advance research, innovation, and sustainable development. The National Centre for Scientific and Technological Research of Gabon CENAREST, the National Research Centre for Development of Chad CNRD, and the Gabonese Agency for Space Studies and Observations AGEOS

Last week, Uganda hosted the inaugural African Development Satellite Project AfDev-Sat workshop, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s collaborative efforts to advance space technology. The event highlighted the substantial progress made by participating nations in this pioneering initiative, the first satellite to be jointly developed by African countries. Furthermore, the workshop highlighted the strength of

Airtel Africa has announced a partnership agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high speed satellite internet services to customers across its operational footprint in Africa. This partnership marks a significant step in expanding digital access on the continent, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach regions. To operationalise this milestone, SpaceX has secured the necessary operating licences