Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Space in Africa

Authority on the African Space & Satellite Industry

Space in Africa
Scholarships
- Scholarships
  
  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…
  
  Call for Applications
  
  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…
  
  Call for Applications
  
  Apply for the SWF’s Dr Michael Simpson Scholarship Fund
  
  Space in Africa Media – May 17, 2023
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  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
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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…
  
  Opportunities
  
  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,…
Jobs
- Jobs
  
  Planet is Hiring an Impact Engagement Manager
  
  Space in Africa SIA – March 27, 2026
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  The Sustainability and Impact Team at Planet is seeking a new Impact Engagement Manager. This role will have frontline responsibilities, working with Planet’s Impact,…
  
  Jobs
  
  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….
  
  Jobs
  
  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…
  
  Jobs
  
  SANSA is Recruiting a Researcher in Helio-physics
  
  Rihab Ben Moussa – December 15, 2025
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  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
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  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,…
Contests
- Call for Applications
  
  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…
  
  Contest
  
  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…
  
  Contest
  
  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…
  
  Call for Applications
  
  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…
  
  Contest
  
  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…
Call for Entries
- Call for Applications
  
  2026 Young African Space Professionals Award
  
  Ayooluwa Adetola – January 30, 2026
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  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
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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
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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…
  
  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…
  
  Call for Entries
  
  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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