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Egypt launched its SPNEX satellite on Wednesday, December 10, aboard China’s Lijian-1 Y11 carrier rocket, expanding the country’s growing portfolio of space assets and highlighting its increasing self-reliance in satellite development. The CAS Space-manufactured rocket carried nine payloads in total and successfully deployed all of them into their designated orbits. SPNEX marks Egypt’s second domestically […]

Q-KON Pty, Ltd (Q-KON), a leading African provider of satellite communications, has signed a strategic trilateral agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. (Guodian Gaoke) and China StarWin Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (StarWin) to roll out next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) services leveraging the Tianqi Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation across South

The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its infrared thermal imaging system, which will fly aboard China’s Chang’e-8 lunar lander. The review was conducted in partnership with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) during a high-level Chinese delegation’s visit to Egypt. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts

The Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has unveiled a network of satellite data collection stations in Addis Ababa and key regional cities, aiming at advancing digital transformation and geospatial independence. The Institute has brought the ten installed Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) into operational status, which is set to transform development planning, infrastructure management,

The Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has formalised cooperation agreements with two prominent South Korean research institutions: Seoul National University’s Global Research and Development Base (R&DB) Centre and the Graduate School of Global Digital Innovation (GDI) at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The agreements, signed by SSGI Director General Abdisa

Zimbabwe has announced a 15% Digital Services Withholding Tax (DSWT) on payments for digital services provided by foreign companies, including Starlink’s satellite internet service, effective 1 January 2026. The measure was announced in the 2026 National Budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and targets a wide range of offshore services that do not maintain a

The Second GMES & Africa Phase 2 Continental Forum, taking place in Cairo, Egypt, commenced on Monday, December 1, 2025, with a focus on reviewing progress and charting the future of the African Earth Observation (EO) landscape. This high-level event continues to host African and international stakeholders to review the progress of the Global Monitoring

The SGDRS represents a transformative national facility that will significantly strengthen Namibia’s capacities in Space Science and Technology. The station will serve as a valuable resource accessible to various sectoral Offices, Ministries and Agencies, as well as institutions of higher learning and research organisations throughout the country. Beyond immediate operational benefits, the facility is expected

Azam Media has signed a new multi-year, multi-transponder agreement with Eutelsat, enabling the platform to reach broader audiences in Sub-Saharan Africa’s prime 7° East video neighbourhood while strengthening its long-standing relationship. This partnership enhances Azam Media‘s capability to extend its pay-TV Direct-to-Home presence in East Africa, bringing more regional and international channels to one of

As part of efforts to deepen their space cooperation, a delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed a three day visit to Mauritius to further the ongoing India-Mauritius Joint Satellite initiative, aimed at enhancing satellite communication capabilities and shared space research for mutual progress. According to the Indian High Commission in Port Louis,