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      SANSA is Hiring an Executive Director for its Space Science Programme

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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

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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

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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,…
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      Dragonfly Aerospace is Hiring a Opto-Mechanical Technician

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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,…
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      NewSpace Systems is Hiring for Multiple Positions

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      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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)….
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      Nigeria Seeks Public Input on Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity

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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…
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      The NewSpace Africa Startup Pitch Competition 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 Memoranda: Draft Kenya Space Bill 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)

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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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    Pan-African School for Emerging Astronomers 2026 Now Accepting Applications

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    Pan-African School for Emerging Astronomers (PASEA) is an intensive, fully funded educational programme aimed at strengthening astronomy and space science across Africa, organised in...
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    South Africa’s National Research Foundation Opens Funding Call for Space Programme...

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    The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa has opened a call for expressions of interest from universities, Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs), TVET colleges,...
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    Call for Application: South Africa’s New Earth Observation Frontiers Enterprise Innovation...

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    The South African Space Agency (SANSA) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are calling for applications from startups, small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs),...

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