New digital tools are revealing the hidden patterns of lakes, rivers and dams, offering Africa a clearer path to water security On the shores of Lake Sulunga in central Tanzania, researcher Nancy Wayua is tracing three decades of change in a water body that has shaped, and sustained, surrounding communities for generations. Using satellite-derived datasets…
Conceptual Diagram of the project. Under this Space Strategy Fund initiative, spectrometers will be newly developed and demonstrated in orbit. In the future, the project envisions the establishment of a satellite constellation capable of observations at different times of the day. Axelspace Corporation, Meisei Electric Co., Ltd., ANA HOLDINGS INC., and JIJ Inc. are pleased…
Starlink is preparing to launch its second generation of satellites, V2, with the ambitious goal of matching the speeds and responsiveness of traditional terrestrial networks. During a keynote at Mobile World Congress, Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s senior vice president of Starlink engineering, explained that the ultimate objective for Starlink Mobile is to provide a connectivity experience…
Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), a leading microsatellite company committed to making “Space within Your Reach,” is pleased to announce a multi-launch agreement (MLA) with Exolaunch, a global launch integrator and leader in launch mission management, satellite integration and satellite deployment technologies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251219038364/en/ The Multi-Launch Agreement will…
The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most remarkable natural spectacles on Earth. Each year, immense herds of wildebeest, joined by zebras and gazelles, travel 800-1,000km between Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grazing after the rains. This vast, circular journey is the engine of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The migration feeds predators such…
SpaceX achieved a monumental milestone on Sunday, successfully launching 56 additional Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). This latest deployment officially pushed the total number of satellites launched by the company past the 10,000 mark. Read: Google South Africa launches AI glossary in Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans The record-setting launch was accomplished using a…
SpaceX has successfully completed the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket, achieving key objectives without the vehicle or its booster exploding. The test flight, which was delayed multiple times due to weather and other issues, marks a major step forward for the company’s reusable rocket program. Read: Google announces Pixel Watch 4 with larger…
