African Space Industry Developments

BotSat-1 passes major milestone in preparation for launch

The BotSat-1 has successfully passed its assembly, integration, and testing phase and is on track for an early 2025 launch. The satellite is based on EnduroSat’s 3U microsatellite platform and is equipped with a hyperspectral camera with a critical payload that will provide Botswana with essential data to support its mining and agricultural industries.

RCMRD signs MoU with the Somali disaster management agency to enhance early warning systems for disaster management

Dr Emmanuel Nkurunziza, Director-General of RCMRD, signed an MoU with Mr Mahamuud Moallim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency, to enhance collaboration on early warning systems and anticipatory approaches for disaster management.

NASRDA DG presents critical insights on Earth tremors and flood risks in Nigeria

At a recent ministerial press briefing, Dr Matthew Adepoju, the Director-General of NASRDA, presented on the recent earth tremors in Mpape, Abuja and demonstrated the crucial role of satellite data for disaster monitoring and management.

The 2024 EO for Africa Symposium kicks off today in Italy

The 2024 EO for Africa Symposium, set to be held from 23 to 26 September 2024, kicked off today at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy. This event aims to build a robust African-European R&D partnership and facilitate the sustainable adoption of EO and related space technology across Africa.

Apply for the DARA post-doctoral fellowship position in Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia

The Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy project has announced a secondary call for funding for three postdoctoral fellowship positions in universities and institutions in Namibia, Zambia and Mozambique.

African Research Fellowship Programme: call for 2024/25 applications

The African Research Fellowship programme offers a one-year fellowship for four African researchers who will collaborate with ESA scientists at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Rome, and start their research by June 2025. The program empowers African researchers to engage in cutting-edge EO research.