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On May 19, 2000, the space shuttle Atlantis launched with the very first glass cockpit. This was one of several big upgrades that were made to the space shuttle before the mission STS-101. NASA called this new and improved version of Atlantis “the most updated space shuttle ever. The new glass cockpit had 11 flat-panel, […]

The AfricaSpace initiative, a key partnership between the European Space Agency ESA and the African Space Agency AfSA, will soon publish several public tenders open to eligible entities from Europe and Africa. These opportunities will support projects strengthening space collaboration between Europe and Africa, driving innovation and sustainable development. Below, we outline the scope of

SATLANTIS is a pioneering space technology company offering unique solutions designed to meet the precise geo requirements of end-users, utilising their agile, advanced spectral capture and very high resolution VHR image quality. Built around its customisable high resolution optical payloads, SATLANTIS delivers innovative integrated satellite solutions that capture critical spectral information essential for varying reliable

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 the 8th Brigadier General Michael Agu Rtd annual distinguished lecture and awards

India now plans to launch astronauts to space no sooner than 2027, shifting the goal post for the country’s first human spaceflight yet again. Indian space minister Jitendra Singh announced the latest delay during a press conference Tuesday May 6, running through the progress of India’s crewed spaceflight program and providing an updated timeline for

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

Ethiopians are looking forward to Friday, December 20, as the country launches its first satellite, the ET-RSS1, into space. It is a 70kg MultiSpectral Remote Sensing Satellite, tested and set to be shot to space at 700km above earth’s surface. A Twitter account dedicated to the launch, the Ethiopia Remote Sensing Satellite, ETRSS, said For

Between January 13 and 23, the Egyptian Space Agency EgSA hosted a training programme under the African Development Satellite Initiative AfDev-Sat. This initiative brought together 21 engineers and specialists from 20 African nations, marking a significant milestone in strengthening indigenous satellite development capabilities across the continent. Titled Basic Space Technology and Satellite Systems Workshop, the

On May 14, 1973, NASA launched Skylab, the first American space station. Skylab orbited Earth for six years and supported three crewed missions during which astronauts conducted hundreds of science experiments. Skylab was considered a success overall, but it got off to a pretty rocky start. It lifted off on a Saturn V rocket from

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt and Kenya’s President, William Ruto, reaffirmed the strong ties between the two countries by signing a Joint Declaration for a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership. As part of this strengthened cooperation, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU between