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Kenya Space Agency Launches Strategic Plan 2023-2027
14 mai, par Ayooluwa AdetolaThe Kenya Space Agency board and management launched the KSA Strategic Plan 2023-2027 on Monday, 13th May 2024. According to a news report by the Kenya Space Agency, the CS Defence H.E. Hon. Aden Duale officiated the launch event, accompanied by the CDF General Charles Kahariri and senior (...) -
Leveraging Space-Based Observations to Safeguard Groundwater Resources in Africa
13 mai, par Deborah FaboadeThe significance of groundwater cannot be overstated, as it is a primary source for household consumption, agricultural irrigation, and replenishing water bodies. Amidst the pressing climate change issues, groundwater depletion remains a crucial worry, especially when its extraction exceeds (...) -
Avanti Communications Partners with Q-KON to Launch LEO services in South Africa
13 mai, par Deborah FaboadeAccording to the press release by Avanti Communications, the global multi-orbit satellite technology provider, the organisation has announced the launch of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in South Africa. Avanti partnered with Q-KON, a leading satellite engineering (...) -
Southern African Skies Light Up with Aurora as Historic Solar Storm Collides with Earth
11 mai, par Mustapha IderawumiA historic solar storm impacted Earth throughout the night on Friday, 10 May 2023 and continued into Saturday, 11 May 2024. The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Space Weather Centre issued several G4 warnings and, for the first time since 2003, one G5 warning was issued. The (...) -
GMES and Africa, and GOOS-AFRICA Joint Workshop, in Collaboration with University of Côte d’Ivoire to Kick-off in Abidjan
10 mai, par Deborah FaboadeThe Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa, and the Global Ocean Observing System for Africa (GOOS-Africa) Joint five-day workshop is scheduled to take place from May 13th to May 17th, 2024, in Abidjan, hosted by the University of Côte d’Ivoire. This workshop aims to (...)