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Africa's Space Race Must Start in the Classroom
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (47+ words) Space in Africa Africa's Space Race Must Start in the Classroom Africa has built space agencies, launched satellites, and entered a new era of orbital ambition. But a census of the" This content requires a premium subscription....
South Africa Selected to Host International Space Leaders for Karman Week 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (212+ words) The event brings together a small, invitation-only cohort of 15 high-impact global space leaders, selected as Karman Fellows this year. Past editions have been held in the United Arab Emirates, France, the Maldives, Bulgaria, and India. The Karman Project describes its…...
Tanzania Completes Satellite Development Procurement, Advancing National Space Programme
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (119+ words) Tanzania has completed all procurement procedures for equipment required to develop its first small satellite....
Orange Tunisie Launches Satellite Internet Service to Connect Remote Areas
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) Space in Africa Orange Tunisie Launches Satellite Internet Service to Connect Remote Areas Orange Tunisie has become the first operator in the country to offer a satellite internet solution capable of delivering speeds of up to 100 Mbps, primarily targeting isolated…...
Kenya Launches Africa Business Innovation Lab to Drive Space-Based Solutions
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (285+ words) On 9 March 2026, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) officially launched the Africa Business Innovation Lab (ABIL), set to position the country as a hub for space-driven innovation. Kenya Launches Africa Business Innovation Lab to Drive Space-Based Solutions On 9 March 2026, the Kenya…...
Eg SA Launches the Egyptian Space Academy
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) Space in Africa Eg SA Launches the Egyptian Space Academy The Egyptian Space Agency (Eg SA) has announced the launch of the Egyptian Space Academy, a specialised training institution focused on skills development in space science, technology, and emerging fields....
Gee Space Expands Space Footprint in Africa Through Satellite Partnerships in Algeria and Morocco
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (430+ words) Space in Africa Gee Space Expands Space Footprint in Africa Through Satellite Partnerships in Algeria and Morocco Chinese satellite operator Geespace, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, continues to expand its footprint in the African satellite market by signing agreements…...
MTN Zambia Becomes First African Operator to Complete Starlink Direct to Cell Testing
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) Space in Africa MTN Zambia Becomes First African Operator to Complete Starlink Direct to Cell Testing MTN Zambia has become the first African mobile network operator to successfully complete field testing of Starlink's Direct to Cell service, a technology that…...
Namibia Launches First Nanosatellite Ground Station to Strengthen Space Science Capacity
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (338+ words) Space in Africa Namibia Launches First Nanosatellite Ground Station to Strengthen Space Science Capacity The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has officially commissioned and launched its Nanosatellite Data Receiving Ground Station in Windhoek on 4 March 2026, marking a significant…...
South Africa and Namibia Partner to Advance the Africa Millimetre Telescope Project
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (227+ words) Lenka Bula emphasised that the collaboration extends beyond a scientific project. "The Africa Millimetre Telescope is more than just a scientific instrument; it embodies Africa's intellectual ambition," she said. "Through this partnership, we are strengthening African-led research infrastructure and ensuring…...