Starlink has launched an instalment payment plan for Kenyan customers, allowing them to pay KES 6,750 (USD 52.80) upfront for the Mini kit instead of the full retail price of KES 27,000. The plan includes a KES 16,250 (USD 125.80) activation fee and KES 3,010 (USD 23.30) for shipping, with the remaining hardware cost spread …
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Algeria has successfully launched its sixth Earth observation satellite, ALSAT-3A, marking a significant milestone in the North African nation’s expanding space capabilities. The ALSAT-3A remote sensing satellite was delivered to orbit today from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China, representing the first of several planned missions under an ambitious Algeria-China space cooperation agreement. The …
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Spacecoin, through its parent company Space Telecommunications Inc. (STI), has formalised strategic agreements with telecommunications regulators and local industry partners in Kenya and Nigeria to advance its satellite-based connectivity solutions. In addition, these partnerships support the company’s efforts to deploy decentralised satellite internet services across under-connected regions in Africa, advancing the operationalisation of its permissionless …
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Amazon’s satellite internet venture has received formal clearance from Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC) to operate its services nationwide, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle in one of Africa’s largest broadband markets. The landing permit, issued for Amazon Leo, the service formerly known as Project Kuiper, will be enforceable from February 28, 2026, for a …
Starlink has launched operations in the Central African Republic following an agreement between the government and the satellite internet provider, aimed at expanding national coverage to rural and remote regions where connectivity remains severely limited. The agreement was signed during a ceremony hosted by CAR President Mr Faustin-Archange Touadéra, bringing together representatives from the CAR …
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Eutelsat and Airtel Gabon are expanding rail connectivity services in Gabon, deploying OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity to passenger trains and laying the groundwork for broader rail connectivity solutions across the continent. Following successful testing in October 2025, which demonstrated satellite internet on moving trains reaching speeds of up to 100 Mbps across remote …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
