African Space Agency

Africa’s Rise in Space: Could It Become Our Next Global Frontier?

Africa’s Rise in Space: Could It Become Our Next Global Frontier

You can feel it—the world’s attention shifting southward, where Africa is fast emerging as the newest and most unexpected arena in the global race ...

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How African Cooperation in Space Could Change the Continent’s Future

How African Cooperation in Space Could Change the Continent’s Future

When a single submarine cable snapped in March 2024, West Africa’s digital heartbeat faltered. Thirteen countries—stretching from Senegal to Côte d’Ivoire—found themselves suddenly throttled, ...

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Africa’s Space Industry: A New Frontier for Economic Benefits

Africa’s Space Industry: A New Frontier for Economic Benefits

You’d be forgiven for thinking “space industry” means billion-dollar rockets, astronauts in shiny suits, or some Elon Musk headline. But that image misses the ...

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Why Africa Sees Space as a Powerful Means to an End

Why Africa Sees Space as a Powerful Means to an End

For decades, Africa’s role in space was written in the footnotes of history—supportive, essential, but often overlooked. From ground tracking stations in Zambia and ...

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