Space in Africa

Join decision-makers from various African governments, national space agencies, industry leaders, NewSpace companies, and high-level stakeholders from all segments of the African space industry at the NewSpace Africa Conference 2024 from 2nd to 5th April 2024 in Angola. https://lnkd.in/dw2ty5ak

The ESA, with the AUC, AARSE, European Commission, NASA, and EUMENTSAT, is organising the 2024 EO for Africa Symposium from September 23rd to 26th, 2024, at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy. https://lnkd.in/dSCQF33u

The ESA EO AFRICA R&D, in collaboration with the African Union, has announced a call for research proposals to leverage earth observation to tackle present and future water and food security challenges for Africa. https://lnkd.in/dmEmTMzn

In this issue, we spotlight upcoming satellite launches in Africa and innovative EO sustainability initiatives addressing food security, national security, and climate change. We also cover the growing agreements and programs aimed at expanding satellite broadband connectivity across the continent. #africanspaceindustry #broadbandconnectivity #digitaldivide #sustainbility #SDGs

Edward Boamah, Technical Manager, Digital Earth Africa, will speak at the Feeding Africa webinar. He brings a wealth of knowledge in GIS and remote sensing, having accumulated knowledge and experience in spatial database development, building data collection tools, and analytical models. Join us on Thursday, July 11th, by 12 pm GMT on Zoom to gain expert insights into food security in Africa. https://lnkd.in/dKmXv33s #SIAWebinarSeries #SIAWebinar

In a strategic move to boost Nigeria’s space capabilities, representatives from NASRDA and the Shanghai Integrated Infrastructural Development LTD met to discuss potential collaboration on satellite and rocketry projects. https://lnkd.in/dfKd-ht7

At the 2024 Global Symposium for Regulators, hosted by the ITU from 1- 4 July 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, regulators put artificial intelligence, the space sector, and climate change under the spotlight for sustainable growth and regulatory frameworks. https://lnkd.in/db4Ef6-z

NIGCOMSAT and MOMAS Equipment and Protective Applications International Ltd have signed an MoU to enhance communication infrastructure in Nigeria’s defence sector and advance national security https://lnkd.in/dZVsVE4g

In a recent partnership agreement, NIGCOMSAT will provide Dimension Data with internet service on the NigComSat-1R network platform for one year, utilising the Ku dedicated band. https://lnkd.in/divPP_jX

Dive into the world of environmental monitoring. Join us on August 6th, 2024, for the Monitoring Algal Blooms webinar. Discover how to utilise satellite data on the DUNIA platform to track algal blooms and protect our marine ecosystems and coastal economies. Don't miss out, register now! https://lnkd.in/dKmXv33s