Ghana Space News

Eutelsat Unveils New Satellite Network Portal in Luanda, Angola.

Key Highlight Eutelsat announced the introduction of its new Satellite Network Portal for the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network, which is based in Luanda, Angola. During the concluded Agnotic 2024 event, Eutelsat announced the unveiling of its new Satellite Network Portal (SNP) for the Eutelsat OneWeb low...

STAR.VISION Announces Key Partnerships at Kenya Space Expo 2024 to Propel AI Research in Space Technology.

Key Highlights STAR.VISION announced agreements with Zambia’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) and Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) for the second edition of its Spaceborne AI Algorithm Rideshare. The initiative aims to provide a free and open platform for...

Powerful GOES-U Weather Satellite Cleared For Launch Today On SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

The green lights continue to shine leading up to the launch of a powerful U.S. weather satellite. GOES-U, the fourth and final member of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) GOES-R series of next-gen weather satellites, has been cleared for its planned Tuesday...

Florida Family Files Claim With NASA After ISS Space Junk Crashes Into Home.

The growing problem of space debris isn’t just one that plagues Earth’s orbit. Several instances of space trash crashing back down to Earth have made recent headlines, and one family is requesting that NASA pay for the damages. The space agency has a claim on its hands after a chunk of...

NASA Cancels ISS Spacewalk Due To Spacesuit Coolant Leak.

NASA cancelled a spacewalk at the International Space Station today (June 24) following a spacesuit coolant leak in the hatch. NASA astronauts Tracy Caldwell Dyson and Mike Barratt were told by Mission Control at 8:52 a.m. EDT (1252 GMT) to stop the planned 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the...

SpaceX Launches Starlink Missions In Spaceflight Doubleheader.

SpaceX pulled off another spaceflight doubleheader on Sunday (June 23). The company launched two batches of its Starlink internet satellites Sunday, sending them aloft atop Falcon 9 rockets from both U.S. coasts. The first leg kicked off at 1:15 p.m. EDT (1715 GMT), when a Falcon 9 topped with 22...

The 19th SCESTCS Approves the EAC Regional Space Science and Technology Strategy.

Key Highlight The East African Community (EAC) Regional Space Science and Technology Strategy has been approved for implementation. During the 19th Meeting of the Sectoral Council on Education, Science and Technology, Culture and Sports (SCESTCS), the Council approved the East African Community...

New Global Research Network Launched to Advance Physics in Radio Astronomy and Sustainable Energy.

In a press release by South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) of the United Kingdom, the foundation announced the establishment of a new global research network aimed at advancing physics topics such as radio astronomy and...

Sino-French Satellite Launched Into Orbit, State Broadcaster Reports.

A satellite developed by China and France, the most powerful yet for studying the farthest explosion of stars, was launched into orbit on Saturday (June 22). Sino-French satellite launched into orbit, state broadcaster reports The satellite to study phenomena including gamma-ray bursts was lifted...