Eutelsat Group has officially inaugurated its state of the art Earth station at the Luanda Bengo Special Economic Zone ZEE, marking a major milestone in Angola’s telecommunications and digital transformation journey.
Developed through a strategic partnership between OneWeb Angola and Eutelsat, the facility functions as a vital communications gateway for the Eutelsat OneWeb NGSO (Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit) network in low Earth orbit LEO.
This project, four years in the making, highlights Angola’s expanding role in advanced satellite connectivity and the broader development of regional digital infrastructure.
Dignitaries present at the launch included H.E. Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira, Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication of the Republic of Angola; Honourable Mr Roz Griffiths, Deputy Ambassador representing His Majesty’s Embassy of the United Kingdom in Angola; Honourable Mr Joaquim Muhongo, Chief Executive Officer of the Angolan Communications Regulatory Authority INACOM; and Mr. Amr AbdulNabi Ashour, Director of Market Access for the Middle East and Africa at Eutelsat.
In addition, the new Earth station reinforces Angola’s position in the global telecommunications ecosystem while positioning the country as a regional hub for satellite services.
With this infrastructure, Angola can export connectivity solutions to neighbouring nations, driving digital progress across the continent.
The project reflects the country’s commitment to innovation and infrastructure development under forward thinking leadership, setting a benchmark for future advancements in Africa’s digital landscape.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/06/12/eutelsat-group-expands-connectivity-footprint-with-new-earth-station-in-angola/
