Senegal enters African space race with GAINDESAT-1A nanosat

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Guest authors

Senegal finally launched its first-ever satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit on Friday – after numerous delays – marking the first stage of its budding national space programme SENSAT.

Posted in Satellite Networks

Previous: Brisbane Airport’s Aeromedical Precinct Under Construction

Next: Deer Park Railway Station built too short for new 9 car trains

Satellite Networks

Space42, Viasat form Equatys JV for MSS-based D2D 5G service

Guest authors
September 16, 2025
0

UAE-based satellite player Space42 and global satellite operator Viasat announced on Monday they plan to form a joint venture called Equatys that will offer global direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services whilst also promising to evolve mobile satelli…

Satellite Networks

Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme announced

Guest authors
February 1, 2025
0

The European Commission has announced the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme, an initiative, backed by a €100 million (about US$103.8 million) investment, that, the EU says, forms a critical part of its Global Gateway strategy to deepen space cooper…

Satellite Networks

Starlink goes live in Indonesia, targets rural health and education

Guest authors
May 20, 2024
0

SpaceX’s LEO satellite operator Starlink officially launched its service in Indonesia on Sunday, which among other things will be used to bolster healthcare and education services in remote areas under a new agreement.

Related Posts

Space42, Viasat form Equatys JV for MSS-based D2D 5G service

Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme announced

Starlink goes live in Indonesia, targets rural health and education

Leave a Reply Cancel reply