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Vigilance Advised as Possible Space Object Re-Entry Approaches A striking photo collage showcases the metallic ring that unexpectedly descended from the heavens and landed in Mukuku, a village in Makueni County, on December 31, 2024. The incident, which captured the curiosity and concern of local residents, has prompted the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) to issue important safety warnings. On April 18, 2025, the government, through the KSA, issued an alert, urging Kenyans to remain vigilant regarding the potential re-entry of an…

Ethiopia is making significant strides in space technology with plans to launch its third Earth observation satellite by 2026. This ambitious project aims to bolster the nation's ability to monitor environmental changes, enhance agricultural planning, and assist with disaster management. But why is venturing into space so crucial for Ethiopia and its African counterparts? Empowering countries through satellite technology bridges critical gaps, providing invaluable data that fosters development and…

Space Force: A Crucible of Modern Deterrence and Strategy Earlier this week, a comprehensive report emerged, shining light on a path we may need to take amidst the cosmos. It was not your typical address; it was born from two intense days at the Mitchell Institute's Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence, a think tank where select space virtuosos gather to deliberate our celestial future. Picture this: 55 virtuosos of spatial intelligence, banded together to probe the Space Force Chief of Space Operations' elusive…

Adolfo Urso, the Italian Minister responsible for Business and Made in Italy, observes attentively during a question-and-answer session in Rome’s lower house on September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo - Grab your Licensing Rights. Italy has plans to revive a once-dormant space center in Kenya for launching Earth observation satellites in the next few years, shared the nation’s industry minister on Sunday. Urso stated, "We aim to breathe new life into this facility, launching low-orbit micro-satellites to…

The BRICS countries decided this week to merge a little more in the space sector. They signed an agreement to share data from their Earth observation satellites. Very useful data in various sectors, such as management of natural disasters, water resources or even agriculture. Good news for South Africa, which is trying to strengthen its space strategy.…

Maurice is just waiting for the first images of his nanosatellite, MIR SAT-1. The spacecraft, which was launched on June 3, orbits the Earth in a low orbit. This is a first for the country that wants to get more funds for observation and monitoring of its territory. From our Port-Louis correspondent,The MIR SAT-1 was launched…

Tunisia has been propelled into space thanks to the Russian Soyuz launcher, the first satellite completely designed and manufactured on its land by Tunisian engineers. A strong symbolic success for the country, which is increasingly positioning itself as a technological crossroads between Europe and Africa. It is also a success for Telnet, the engineering team that developed Challenge One, the five-kilo…

Like many African international locations, Burkina Faso is growing cutting-edge expertise within the house sector. Extra exactly when analyzing and utilizing satellite tv for pc photographs. Frédéric Ouattara is a physicist, he heads Norbert Zongo College in Koudougou the place he developed the Division of House Science: "What…

In Rwanda, "Area" is a brand new place devoted to visible and performing arts. It was launched in August final 12 months by three models: the curators of Maison Beaulier, Iyugi Inventive Company and Amizero Up to date Dance Firm. Their mission: to supply an area with out partitions, to interrupt down the boundaries between the varied modern creative strategies and create a gathering place for artists and the general public. A primary in Kigali. Guided tour. .

The situation is still explosive in several other regions of Nigeria, where local governors are taking steps in scattered order to try to stifle the popular rebel movement triggered by army intervention on Tuesday evening, October 20, against a peaceful gathering of young people in Lagos. The police inspector issued a statement from his spokesman on Saturday, October 24, in which he seriously raised his…