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Space agencies, satellite missions and launches, and Africa's space economy.
ATU's John Omo told ITSO's 42nd Assembly of Parties that satellite resources remain central to African connectivity, and met ITSO's director general.
Source: Tech Review Africa
Nairobi- and Sunnyvale-based Satlyt has raised $8M to expand software that lets satellites process data and run AI in orbit.
Source: Satlyt
Angola is accelerating its space programme by expanding Earth observation capabilities and investing in geospatial infrastructure to support national development and regional connectivity.
Algeria launched the Alsat-3B Earth observation satellite on January 30, 2026, from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre. The mission, following the successful launch of Alsat-3A earlier in the year, brings the total number of African satellites placed in orbit to 69 since 1998
Source: Connecting Africa
Botswana signs an Artemis Accord making it the 6th African country to join. Botswana like many countries, have interest in space exploration, found it important to become a signatory to the Artemis Accords.
Source: Jennifer M. Dooren
Kenya to develop a Space port in 2026 for launching and supporting satellites launched in Kenya
Source: Kenyans.co.ke
Kenya has established the National Earth Observation Data Council to improve the sharing of satellite data across government, academia, and the private sector.
Open Cosmos has successfully launched ALISIO-1, a satellite designed to enhance Earth observation, wildfire monitoring, environmental analysis, and optical space communications.
Tanzania's move into orbital space exploration is expected to enhance disaster management, agriculture, communications, and scientific research across the country.