Ghana Space News

Europe’s 1st Continental Spaceport is open for Business in Norway

The first spaceport in continental Europe is operational. Andøya Spaceport was opened on Nov. 2 by H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon in an official ceremony. The spaceport is part of Andøya Space and is located in Nordmela on Norway’s Andøya island. It will be the launch site of the European launch service...

Revolutionizing Connectivity: The Many Uses of Starlink Internet Service in Ghana

In the heart of West Africa, the sun-drenched plains and vibrant cities of Ghana have become a testing ground for one of the most transformative technological advancements of our time – Starlink Internet Service. This innovative satellite-based internet service, developed by SpaceX, is making...

SpaceX’s Starlink Licensed in Benin

SpaceX’s Starlink has announced its recent approval and licensing to offer internet services and high-performance connectivity in Benin, West Africa. This milestone follows completing all necessary paperwork and agreements with Benin’s regulatory authorities. Benin now joins the expanding list of...

Watch NASA Build Artemis 2 Astronaut Moon Rocket Boosters ahead of 2024 Launch

A new timelapse shows a moon rocket for astronauts under construction at NASA, ahead of the 2024 launch. The twin rocket boosters for Artemis 2 will add oomph to NASA‘s powerful Space Launch System rocket, which will launch four astronauts on a mission to the moon in 2024. Each Northrop...

Exploring the Technical Specifications of Starlink Internet Service

In a world where the internet is an essential part of our daily lives, access to reliable, high-speed connectivity is more critical than ever. Starlink Internet Service, developed by SpaceX, has emerged as a groundbreaking solution to bridge the digital divide and provide internet access to even the...

ISRO Signs MoU with MRIC to Construct Mauritius’s EO Satellite

According to a news release by the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mauritian agency to design, assemble, integrate, test, launch and operate an Earth Observation satellite for the East...

Intuitive Machines Private Moon Lander Launch set for January 2024

Launch of a new private moon-landing mission is all set for January, following a new liftoff delay. Intuitive Machines says launch of its NASA-funded IM-1 mission moon lander is ready for multi-day launch window for a moon mission with SpaceX opening Jan. 12, 2024. “Intuitive Machines...

Astronaut Ken Mattingly, who Launched to the Moon on Apollo 16, dies at 87

The former NASA astronaut, who in 1970 was pulled from the Apollo 13 crew due to being exposed to the Rubella virus, died on Tuesday (Oct. 31) at the age of 87. Mattingly’s death was confirmed by NASA. “NASA astronaut TK Mattingly was key to the success of our Apollo Program, and his...

Starlink Internet Service: Unraveling the Facts

In a world that is increasingly reliant on the internet, access to high-speed, reliable connectivity has never been more critical. Starlink, an ambitious satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, is making headlines across the globe. But what are the facts about Starlink, and what sets it...