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Airbus Defence and Space, a world leading geo-information services and defence solutions expert, has been on a mission for over 30 years. They aim to deliver insightful and actionable intelligence, enabling their customers and partners to make informed decisions and tackle challenges swiftly, confidently, and definitively. The company assists decision-makers in enhancing security, optimising mission […]

The African Union Commission AUC will officially inaugurate the African Space Agency AfSA during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference, which will take place at Egypt Space City in Cairo, Egypt. With this launch, AfSA is set to become the central body for promoting collaboration on space initiatives across the continent. After its inauguration, AfSA will

On March 19, one of NASA’s Deep Space Network facilities located in Canberra, Australia entered its 60th year of relaying priceless information between scientists on Earth and the spacecraft they send beyond. Also on March 19, the agency began work on a new member of this facility Deep Space Station 33. This will be the

To enhance regional and international satellite communications, Nilesat Chairman and CEO, Major General Sameh Katta, met with Eutelsat’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Eva Berneke, and her high level delegation in Cairo to discuss expanding cooperation between the two satellite companies. During the meeting, General Katta reaffirmed Nilesat’s dedication to creating strong partnerships with global satellite

Intelsat, a leading global satellite operator, and MaxIQ Space, an educational resource provider, are expanding their Africa Space STEM Programme to reach more students across the continent. Now in its fifth year, the initiative will grow to include 12 schools, emphasising in person learning in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal. The newly adopted 2025

Sustainable Development has become a priority for most African countries, especially when natural disasters are increasing and most of the population still struggles with poverty, unemployment, and basic amenities. Addressing these challenges through technology is changing the status quo compared to when access to technological infrastructure was little to none. Geospatial application is one among

The Starlink satellite train has become a captivating sight for skywatchers, offering a glimpse of the future of global internet coverage. This dazzling spectacle occurs shortly after SpaceX launches a new batch of its Starlink satellites part of the megaconstellation that provides high-speed internet worldwide. On clear nights, you may spot these satellites as they

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

The Academy for International Business Officials AIBO, under China’s Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Land Satellite Remote Sensing Application Center LASAC of the Ministry of Natural Resources, has launched a two week seminar on China Africa Cooperation in Satellite Remote Sensing Applications CACSA. The seminar begins today and brings together officials from several

At the EU Space Conference in Brussels, the European Commission introduced the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme, a new initiative aimed at strengthening space cooperation between Europe and Africa. Backed by a €100m investment, the programme is a crucial element of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, designed to enhance collaboration and technological exchange in the space