Exciting News from the African Space Scene

Cairo to host NewSpace Africa Conference in April 2025

Space in Africa, in collaboration with the African Space Agency and the Egyptian Space Agency, is organising the fourth edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference from 21st to 24th April 2025 in the Egypt Space City, Cairo, Egypt. The conference was announced today at the IAC 2024 in Milan, Italy, by Dr Sherif Sedky, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency and H.E. Dr Tidiane Ouattara, President of the African Space Council.?

African Space Agency to be officially inaugurated at NewSpace Africa Conference 2025 in Cairo

The African Union Commission (AUC) will officially inaugurate the African Space Agency (AfSA) during the 2025 NewSpace Africa Conference, which will take place at Egypt Space City in Cairo, Egypt. With this launch, AfSA is set to become the central body for promoting collaboration on space initiatives across the continent.

President Hichilema to commission USD 14 million ground receiving station in Zambia

Zambia is set to make a significant stride in space technology by commissioning its ground receiving station, a facility valued at USD 14 million( ZMW 369.75 million). President Hakainde Hichilema will preside over the station’s official opening. The station, now fully operational in Chibombo District, is managed by the National Remote Sensing Center unit under the Ministry of Technology and Science.

Kenya-Italy Space Centre to be reused for satellite launches

During a press conference held yesterday at the IAC 2024, Italy’s Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, revealed that the Luigi Broglio Space Centre in Malindi, Kenya, will resume its role in launching Earth Observation satellites in a few years.

African Space Council – a unique role in African space governance

The African Space Agency is important in the continent’s space ecosystem. Its comprehensive framework can only be fully understood by considering the spirit, context, and objectives that drive space activities and policies across Africa. This article examines the agency's governance model, functions, structure, and objectives.

NASA and SANSA partner to establish new antenna facility for lunar exploration

The South African National Space Agency has signed an agreement with NASA to build a new antenna facility at the Matjiesfontein site. The facility will join NASA’s Lunar Exploration Ground Sites programme, which supports the Artemis missions.

Simera Sense expands into the United Kingdom with a new office in Glasgow

Simera Sense has announced a new subsidiary in the United Kingdom. This branch will focus on expanding the company’s product range by adding image processing capabilities and strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing UK space industry.

NCC initiates pre-enforcement action against Starlink over price hike

In a recent press release, the Nigerian Communications Commission announced its plans for pre-enforcement actions against Starlink for flouting the procedures for tariff adjustments & implementing the price change before receiving approval from the NCC.

Opportunities and Events

• The 14th AARSE International Conference (AARSE 2024) has been rescheduled for 26- 30?November 2024?in Abidjan, C?te d’Ivoire.?
• Job opportunity: Chief Revenue Officer at NewSpace Systems.
• Apply for the 2024 KiboCUBE academy workshop in South Africa.