Africa: From the Global South to the Stars - a New Space Race

Africa: From the Global South to the Stars - a New Space Race

Once the exclusive domain of a handful of technologically advanced countries, outer space is now within the reach of emerging nations from the Global South, as costs fall and technology becomes more widely available.

UN space committee commends growing global south participation in outer space

The UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) reported on Saturday a transition towards more inclusive global participation in outer space activities, with the growing involvement of Global South countries, such as Ghana, Maldives, Tonga, and Côte d’Ivoire. Having long been dominated by technologically advanced countries, outer space is now becoming increasingly accessible to these countries as a result of falling costs and inter…

‘We’ll Improve Space Science Devt’

Kwamena Essilfie Quaison   The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) has assured the public of its commitment to strengthening the legal framework and enhancing institutional coordination for space development in the country. The Director for Science, Technology and Innovation at the ministry, Kwamena Essilfie Quaison, made this known during a visit by the Space Law Technical Advisory Mission to Ghana. He noted that…

Starlink Resumes New Subscriptions in Key African Markets After Capacity Expansion - Space in Africa

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has reopened new customer subscriptions in several high-demand African cities, including Nairobi and surrounding areas […] The post Starlink Resumes New Subscriptions in Key African Markets After Capacity Expansion appeared first on Space in Africa.