Amazon’s satellite internet venture has received formal clearance from Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC) to operate its services nationwide, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle in one of Africa’s largest broadband markets. The landing permit, issued for Amazon Leo, the service...

Starlink has launched operations in the Central African Republic following an agreement between the government and the satellite internet provider, aimed at expanding national coverage to rural and remote regions where connectivity remains severely limited. The agreement was signed during a ceremony...

Eutelsat and Airtel Gabon are expanding rail connectivity services in Gabon, deploying OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity to passenger trains and laying the groundwork for broader rail connectivity solutions across the continent. Following successful testing in October 2025, which...

Simera Sense has announced a collaboration with PI (Physik Instrumente) Group, focusing on the design and development of precision mechanisms for space-based imaging systems that will enhance on-orbit optical performance. The partnership’s initial focus centres on a Mechanical Refocus Mechanism...

Every year, Space in Africa compiles the most intriguing projects and developments in the African space and satellite industry from government and private sector players. In 2026, the industry is set for not just sustained momentum but an upward trajectory; the kind that transforms an entire...

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory’s (SKAO) expanding telescope array in South Africa, SKA-Mid, has reached a key commissioning milestone by recording “first fringes.” This milestone, achieved using two of its 15-metre dishes, represents the first successful combination of signals from two or...

Space in Africa, a boutique consulting and media firm providing data-driven insights for businesses and decision-makers to succeed in the African space industry, has released the African Space Industry Annual Report, 2025 Edition. The report is the definitive resource for understanding Africa’s...

The United States has launched the inaugural U.S. Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting, marking a strategic expansion of American space diplomacy on the continent as Washington seeks to deepen cooperation with Africa’s rapidly growing space sector. Senior Bureau Official (SBO) in...

The Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry (MISI) has launched the inaugural AMAZE CanSat Academy in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Rabat, and the Mohammed VI High School of Excellence (LM6E). The academy aimed at promoting space education, promoting bilateral collaboration on space...