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      2025 UNISA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astronomy & SKA Niche Area

      Space in Africa SIA – December 10, 2024
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      The Astronomy and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Catalytic Niche Area within the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at the University of South Africa…
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      Call for Application: BOTSAT-1 Scholarship Opportunity for Master’s and PhD Students

      Space in Africa SIA – July 19, 2024
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      The Botswana Satellite-1 (BOTSAT-1) scholarship programme, hosted jointly by the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural…
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      Apply for the SWF’s Dr Michael Simpson Scholarship Fund

      Space in Africa Media – May 17, 2023
      0
      The Secure World Foundation (SWF) invites interested individuals to apply for its Dr Michael Simpson Scholarship Fund, formerly known as the International Astronautical Congress…
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      Apply for University of Western Cape 2024 MSc & PhD Scholarships in Radio Cosmology

      Space in Africa Media – May 9, 2023
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      The Centre for Radio Cosmology (CRC) at the University of the Western Cape is offering MSc and PhD scholarships for 2024. Successful applicants will be…
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      Apply for the PAPSSN 3rd Mobility Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme

      Space in Africa Media – February 17, 2023
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      The Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) invites applications from African nationals for scholarships in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Science, Planetary Geology,…
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      SANSA is Hiring an Executive Director for its Space Science Programme

      Space in Africa SIA – January 13, 2026
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      The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) invites applications for the Executive Director position of its Space Science Division, based in Hermanus, South Africa….
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      Mari-Space is Hiring an Assistant Professor in Space Instrumentation

      Rihab Ben Moussa – December 15, 2025
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      The Morocco Aerospace Research Institute (MARI-Space), affiliated with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), is seeking an Assistant Professor of Space Instrumentation and Ultra-Sensitive Detectors…
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      SANSA is Recruiting a Researcher in Helio-physics

      Rihab Ben Moussa – December 15, 2025
      0
      The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is recruiting a Researcher with a focus on helio-physics to join its space science programme in Hermanus,…
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      Dragonfly Aerospace is Hiring a Opto-Mechanical Technician

      Space in Africa SIA – July 4, 2025
      0
      Dragonfly Aerospace is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Opto-Mechanical Technician to join their Imaging team in Stellenbosch. The Opto-Mechanical Technician support the assembly, integration,…
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      NewSpace Systems is Hiring for Multiple Positions

      Space in Africa SIA – June 8, 2025
      0
      NewSpace Systems (NSS), a premier multinational manufacturer of spacecraft components and subsystems, is expanding its team and seeking passionate, driven professionals to join its…
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      The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026

      Ayooluwa Adetola – January 6, 2026
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      The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026 is a high-visibility platform for African early-stage upstream NewSpace startups to present market-ready space technologies and scalable…
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      Call for Submissions: African Space Agency Logo Design Competition

      Space in Africa SIA – December 9, 2024
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      The African Space Agency (AfSA) was established to lead the development of space capabilities across Africa and serve as the central body coordinating Africa’s…
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      Register for the Fourth Mission of the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge

      Space in Africa Media – March 30, 2023
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      The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are inviting students from developing economies and economies…
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      Call for Application: BIRDS-X APRS Mission Payload Design Competition

      Space in Africa Media – January 5, 2023
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      ​​Kyushu Institute of Technology, the organisers of the Joint Global Multi-Nation Birds Satellite project (BIRDS), invites qualified applicants to apply for the BIRDS-X Automatic…
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      Apply for the 2022 RCMRD Mapping Competition

      Space in Africa Media – July 25, 2022
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      The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) announces the 2022 Map Competition, themed “Enhancing the Role of Geo-conservation in Protected Areas…
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      2026 Young African Space Professionals Award

      Ayooluwa Adetola – January 30, 2026
      0
      The Young African Space Professionals Award is a curated, merit-based recognition programme jointly led by Space in Africa and the African Space Agency (AfSA)….
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      Nigeria Seeks Public Input on Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity

      Rihab Ben Moussa – January 13, 2026
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      The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a public consultation on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, inviting stakeholders and members of the public to share…
      Call for Applications

      The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026

      Ayooluwa Adetola – January 6, 2026
      0
      The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026 is a high-visibility platform for African early-stage upstream NewSpace startups to present market-ready space technologies and scalable…
      Call for Entries

      Call for Memoranda: Draft Kenya Space Bill 2023

      Space in Africa Media – November 6, 2023
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      The Kenya Space Agency is a state corporation established under the Ministry of Defence with the mandate to promote, coordinate and regulate space-related activities…
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      Call for Contributions: Space Fostering African Societies (part 6)

      Space in Africa Media – October 10, 2023
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      The African space sector is undergoing rapid and dynamic expansion, with new actors entering the field and space applications increasingly used to support the…
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        2025 UNISA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astronomy & SKA Niche Area

        Space in Africa SIA – December 10, 2024
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        The Astronomy and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Catalytic Niche Area within the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at the University of South Africa…
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        Call for Application: BOTSAT-1 Scholarship Opportunity for Master’s and PhD Students

        Space in Africa SIA – July 19, 2024
        0
        The Botswana Satellite-1 (BOTSAT-1) scholarship programme, hosted jointly by the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural…
        Call for Applications

        Apply for the SWF’s Dr Michael Simpson Scholarship Fund

        Space in Africa Media – May 17, 2023
        0
        The Secure World Foundation (SWF) invites interested individuals to apply for its Dr Michael Simpson Scholarship Fund, formerly known as the International Astronautical Congress…
        Call for Applications

        Apply for University of Western Cape 2024 MSc & PhD Scholarships in Radio Cosmology

        Space in Africa Media – May 9, 2023
        0
        The Centre for Radio Cosmology (CRC) at the University of the Western Cape is offering MSc and PhD scholarships for 2024. Successful applicants will be…
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        Apply for the PAPSSN 3rd Mobility Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme

        Space in Africa Media – February 17, 2023
        0
        The Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAPSSN) invites applications from African nationals for scholarships in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Science, Planetary Geology,…
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        SANSA is Hiring an Executive Director for its Space Science Programme

        Space in Africa SIA – January 13, 2026
        0
        The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) invites applications for the Executive Director position of its Space Science Division, based in Hermanus, South Africa….
        Jobs

        Mari-Space is Hiring an Assistant Professor in Space Instrumentation

        Rihab Ben Moussa – December 15, 2025
        0
        The Morocco Aerospace Research Institute (MARI-Space), affiliated with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), is seeking an Assistant Professor of Space Instrumentation and Ultra-Sensitive Detectors…
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        SANSA is Recruiting a Researcher in Helio-physics

        Rihab Ben Moussa – December 15, 2025
        0
        The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is recruiting a Researcher with a focus on helio-physics to join its space science programme in Hermanus,…
        Jobs

        Dragonfly Aerospace is Hiring a Opto-Mechanical Technician

        Space in Africa SIA – July 4, 2025
        0
        Dragonfly Aerospace is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Opto-Mechanical Technician to join their Imaging team in Stellenbosch. The Opto-Mechanical Technician support the assembly, integration,…
        Jobs

        NewSpace Systems is Hiring for Multiple Positions

        Space in Africa SIA – June 8, 2025
        0
        NewSpace Systems (NSS), a premier multinational manufacturer of spacecraft components and subsystems, is expanding its team and seeking passionate, driven professionals to join its…
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        The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026

        Ayooluwa Adetola – January 6, 2026
        0
        The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026 is a high-visibility platform for African early-stage upstream NewSpace startups to present market-ready space technologies and scalable…
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        Call for Submissions: African Space Agency Logo Design Competition

        Space in Africa SIA – December 9, 2024
        0
        The African Space Agency (AfSA) was established to lead the development of space capabilities across Africa and serve as the central body coordinating Africa’s…
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        Register for the Fourth Mission of the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge

        Space in Africa Media – March 30, 2023
        0
        The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are inviting students from developing economies and economies…
        Call for Applications

        Call for Application: BIRDS-X APRS Mission Payload Design Competition

        Space in Africa Media – January 5, 2023
        0
        ​​Kyushu Institute of Technology, the organisers of the Joint Global Multi-Nation Birds Satellite project (BIRDS), invites qualified applicants to apply for the BIRDS-X Automatic…
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        Apply for the 2022 RCMRD Mapping Competition

        Space in Africa Media – July 25, 2022
        0
        The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) announces the 2022 Map Competition, themed “Enhancing the Role of Geo-conservation in Protected Areas…
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        2026 Young African Space Professionals Award

        Ayooluwa Adetola – January 30, 2026
        0
        The Young African Space Professionals Award is a curated, merit-based recognition programme jointly led by Space in Africa and the African Space Agency (AfSA)….
        Call for Entries

        Nigeria Seeks Public Input on Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity

        Rihab Ben Moussa – January 13, 2026
        0
        The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a public consultation on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, inviting stakeholders and members of the public to share…
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        The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026

        Ayooluwa Adetola – January 6, 2026
        0
        The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 2026 is a high-visibility platform for African early-stage upstream NewSpace startups to present market-ready space technologies and scalable…
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        Call for Memoranda: Draft Kenya Space Bill 2023

        Space in Africa Media – November 6, 2023
        0
        The Kenya Space Agency is a state corporation established under the Ministry of Defence with the mandate to promote, coordinate and regulate space-related activities…
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        Call for Contributions: Space Fostering African Societies (part 6)

        Space in Africa Media – October 10, 2023
        0
        The African space sector is undergoing rapid and dynamic expansion, with new actors entering the field and space applications increasingly used to support the…
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      • August 2024
      • Wed 28
        Featured August 28, 2024 @ 8:00 am - August 30, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        National Space Conference 2024

        CSIR International Convention Centre Pretoria, South Africa

        The National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS) and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), in collaboration with the South African Air Force and other key partners, are hosting the National Space Conference (NSC) themed “Space Science and Innovation for Sustainability” at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, from 28 August – […]

      • September 2024
      • Mon 16
        Featured September 16, 2024 @ 8:00 am - September 20, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        16th EUMETSAT User Forum

        Cotonou Cotonou, Benin

        The 16th EUMETSAT User Forum in Africa will be held from September 16 to 20, 2024, in Cotonou, Benin. The European Organisation organises the event for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) in collaboration with the Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Bénin (Météo Bénin) under the Ministry of Living Environment and Transport of the […]

      • Mon 23
        Featured September 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am - September 26, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        2024 EO for Africa Symposium

        ESA ESA-ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

        The European Space Agency (ESA) is pleased to announce the organisation of the 2024 EO for Africa Symposium in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE), the European Commission (EC), the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), and the National Aeronautics and […]

      • October 2024
      • Wed 2
        Featured October 2, 2024 @ 8:00 am - October 4, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        High Energy Astrophysics in Southern Africa (HEASA 2024) Conference

        Mtunzini Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

        The High Energy Astrophysics in Southern Africa 2024 (HEASA 2024) conference will be hosted by the School of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), at the Wits Rural Facility from October 2-4, 2024, in Mtunzini, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The High Energy Astrophysics in Southern Africa (HEASA) 2024 will be the eleventh conference in the annual […]

      • Mon 14
        Featured October 14, 2024 @ 8:00 am - October 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        75th International Astronautical Congress – IAC 2024

        Milan Milan, Italy

        During the week 14 – 18 October 2024 Milan transforms into the world’s space capital with the arrival of thousands of experts, scientists, industry professionals, and, of course, astronauts! The 75th International Astronautical Congress is an event you cannot afford to miss! With the motto “Responsible Space for Sustainability”, IAC 2024 is set to be a record-breaking […]

      • Tue 22
        Featured October 22, 2024 @ 8:00 am - October 24, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        4th International Conference on Advanced Geospatial Science and Technology

        Tunis Tunis, Tunisia

        The Regional Center for Remote Sensing of North African States (CRTEAN) is organising the Fourth International Conference and Exhibiton on Advanced Geospatial Science and Technology (TeanGeo2024) in Tunis, Tunisia from 22 to 24 October, 2024. This conference comes within the framework of the objectives and specialisations of the Center, and will gather professionals, researchers, as […]

      • November 2024
      • Mon 11
        Featured November 11, 2024 @ 8:00 am - November 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        3rd Conference on SPACE STAR’24

        Tunisia Tunis, Tunisia

        The 3rd Conference on SPACE STAR’24 (Science, Technology, Applications & Regulation) will be held between 13– 15 November 2024, in Tunisia. Furthermore, the organising committee invites researchers, professionals, policymakers, and students to submit abstracts for presentations, panel proposals, and poster sessions on Space Science, Technology, Application, and Regulation topics. The conference will focus on “The Role […]

      • Mon 25
        Featured November 25, 2024 @ 8:00 am - November 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        13th Micro/Nano/Pico Satellite Symposium

        Stellenbosch University Western Cape, South Africa

        The National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN), in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Namibia University of Science and Technology, and Namibia Institute of Space Technology, is organising the 13th Micro/Nano/Pico Satellite Symposium and the 10th UNISEC Global Meeting. The event, themed “Innovations in Architecture, Technologies, and Education,” will be hosted at […]

      • Tue 26
        Featured November 26, 2024 @ 8:00 am - November 30, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

        14th AARSE International Conference

        University Félix Houphouët-Boigny Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

        The 14th AARSE International Conference (AARSE 2024), Earth Observations and Geospatial Science in Service of Sustainable Development Goals, will be held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, organised by University Félix Houphouët-Boigny from 26- 30 November 2024. Organised by the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) and the University Félix Houphouët-Boigny through the Centre Universitaire de Recherche et […]

      • Wed 27
        Attend the Fifth Edition of the Space for Women Expert Meeting
        Featured November 27, 2024 - November 29, 2024

        Space 4 Women Expert Meeting

        Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

        The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), in collaboration with the Kenya Space Agency, invites interested individuals to participate in the fifth edition of the Space4Women Expert Meeting, which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 27 to 29 November 2024. Background The Space for Women (Space4Women) Expert Meeting series, a capacity-building initiative of […]

      • February 2025
      • Wed 5
        Featured February 5, 2025 @ 8:00 am - February 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

        African and Middle East Space Conference (AMESC) 2025

        Rabat , Morocco

        The Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry (MISI) is organising the African and Middle East Space Conference (AMESC) 2025 to be hosted by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) from February 5-8, 2025, at UM6P in Rabat, Morocco. The AMESC 2025 aims to explore the future of space science, technology and policy in Africa and the Middle East. The conference […]

      • March 2025
      • Sun 23
        Featured March 23, 2025 @ 8:00 am - March 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm

        2025 AFAS Annual Conference & General Assembly

        South Africa Emperors Palac, Kempton Park, Guateng, South Africa

        The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is organising the 5th AfAS Conference, scheduled from 23rd to 28th March 2025 (AfAS-2025), hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA) at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa. This hybrid-format event will allow online and in-person participation, making it accessible to a wider audience across Africa and globally. […]

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