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On This Day In Space May 25, 2008 NASA’s Phoenix Spacecraft Lands On Mars

On May 25, 2008, NASA’s Phoenix lander arrived on Mars. The Phoenix Mars lander was NASA’s sixth mission to successfully land on Mars, and it was the first mission to touch down near the planet’s north pole. The objective for this mission was to look for evidence of water ice below...

Ambo University And Space Science And Geospatial Institute Forge Strategic Partnership To Drive National Development

Ambo University (AU) and the Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in disaster risk management, space science, and geospatial technology. The partnership, formalised on May 21, 2025, underscores both institutions’...

University Of Nairobi And Taita Taveta University To Host Inaugural Earth Observation Innovation Labs

Six months after signing the Cooperation Framework between the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and Expertise France (EF), notable advancements have been achieved in executing joint programmes to strengthen Kenya’s expanding space sector. These collaborative efforts seek to drive innovation and develop...

Q-KON And Rivada Partner To Bring Outernet Connectivity To Africa

Q-KON, a leading provider of satellite-based connectivity solutions in Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU with Rivada Space Networks, the developer of the cutting edge Outernet LEO satellite constellation, to deliver ultra-secure, high-performance connectivity solutions across...

On This Day In Space May 22, 2012 SpaceX Launches 1st Private Cargo Mission To The Space Station

On May 22, 2012, SpaceX launched the first commercial flight to the International Space Station. The Dragon was the first American spacecraft to visit the space station since NASA ended the space shuttle program almost a year earlier. When the space shuttles were retired, NASA decided to contract...

Ethiopia Unveils New 12-Metre Satellite Ground Station

In December 2024, Ethiopia marked another significant milestone in its space programme, declaring a new 12-metre satellite ground station operational. This infrastructure, developed through collaboration between engineers from the Ethiopian Space Science Geospatial Institute SSGI and a Chinese firm...

New Space Network Initiative Aims To Position Africa As Global Space Leader

Space Network, one of the world’s fastest growing networks for space companies and professionals, has announced the launch of Space Network Africa, coinciding with Space Symposium at Colorado Springs, 7-10 April. This initiative is set to drive space-based economic growth, innovation, and education...

On This Day In Space May 22, 2012 SpaceX Launches 1st Private Cargo Mission To The Space Station

On May 22, 2012, SpaceX launched the first commercial flight to the International Space Station. The Dragon was the first American spacecraft to visit the space station since NASA ended the space shuttle program almost a year earlier. When the space shuttles were retired, NASA decided to contract...

China’s Expanding Role In Space In Africa Geostrategic Implications

As we enter 2025, the global space race is evolving rapidly. Once dominated by the United States and Russia, space has become a key arena for China’s military, commercial, and geopolitical ambitions. China’s deepening partnerships with African nations through satellite infrastructure investments and...