Africa forward summit: Africa’s space race takes off {Business Africa}

Africa is stepping up its ambitions in the space sector with countries launching satellites for agriculture, climate monitoring, security, and disaster management. A major challenge remains accessing and processing data efficiently and affordably. A new model unveiled at the Africa Forward Summit connects idle satellite ground stations into a shared network, reducing costs and speeding up data delivery. This initiative could unlock practical benefits ranging from crop monitoring to environmental protection and early-warning systems.