The South African National Space Agency SANSA plays a critical role in safeguarding maritime environments and strengthening security through its Earth Observation EO capabilities. By collecting, processing, archiving, and disseminating EO data, SANSA supports policymaking, economic growth, and...

Spearheaded by Ethiopia’s Space Science and Geospatial Institute SSGI, the country has announced further updates towards implementing and launching its third Earth Observation satellite- ETRSS-2. SSGI Director General Abdissa Yilma revealed that the satellite is currently under development through a...

On March 11, 2008, the first piece of a Japanese module of the International Space Station launched on the space shuttle Endeavour during mission STS-123. The mission launched the Kibo Logistics Module, a storage room for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s massive Japanese Experiment...

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) recently hosted a critical Space Industry Stakeholders Workshop titled Sensitisation and Engagement of Stakeholders on the Commencement of Space Regulation, Spectrum Management, and Licensing in Nigeria. The event brought together key...

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has officially launched in Niger, making it the 18th African country where the service is available. This also marks Starlink’s second market entry in Africa in 2025, following its launch in Liberia in January. The expansion aligns with the company’s...

On April 14, 2025, the Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) announced that it has granted Starlink a 10-year license to operate and provide satellite internet services in the country. This marks the entry of the first satellite internet provider in Lesotho and represents a significant step forward...

On May 8, 1962, NASA’s new Centaur rocket exploded in mid-air during its first test flight. The Centaur was an upper stage specially designed to launch heavier payloads into orbit. For its first launch, it flew on an Atlas rocket booster. The liftoff from Cape Canaveral went well at first...

As part of a shared mission to promote business development and space technology collaboration between Africa and Japan, Solafune Inc. and the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was formalised on April 23, 2025, on the sidelines of...

Botswana has become the latest African country to install the Transient Array Radio Telescope (TART), further strengthening Africa’s capabilities in radio astronomy. This follows the successful installation of the telescope in Kenya, Mauritius, and South Africa, which complements a broader...