OSIRIS

ConnectSAT and Skyroot Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future cooperation to explore and develop the African space market for various social applications and monitoring and surveillance solutions through the “OSIRIS” project, a constellation of African satellites for social impact and resource management. The objective of this collaboration is, in the short term, to participate in the launch of satellites on the African satellite market and, in the medium term, to build, operate and transfer a launch base in Africa. Africa’s space industry is projected to grow to over $ 10.29 billion by 2024, with a growing number of

Description Today, technological advancement and commercialization in the space sector have ushered to a new era of progress and led humankind into many avenues. Given the implementation of nanosatellites, reusable launch vehicles, and access to satellite data, outer space is more accessible than ever today. Although the space sector is predicted to hit 1.4 trillion USD by 2030, today, out of 192 nations, only 7 space agencies have successful space programs. The current scenario insinuates that 84% of nations struggle to access and avail these technological developments. Thus, this raises the question, is outer space really accessible and accessed by

ConnectSAT is a French space-for-good company providing satellite connectivity solutions to disconnected populations without hospitals or schools. They provide various applications like telemedicine and e-education in these remote areas. The company also offers solutions to track and monitor natural resources in developing countries using satellite technology. Lately, the company is seeking to reduce incidences of space technology dependency on foreign entities. To this end, ConnectSAT is in the preparatory phase of its OSIRIS project. The project seeks to develop a satellite constellation that will address several African challenges. Space in Africa met with ConnectSAT’s founder, Ben, to discuss the OSIRIS

Today, technological advancement and commercialization in the space sector have ushered to a new era of progress and led humankind into many avenues. Given the implementation of nanosatellites, reusable launch vehicles, and access to satellite data, outer space is more accessible than ever today. Although the space sector is predicted to hit 1.4 trillion USD by 2030, today, out of 192 nations, only 7 space agencies have successful space programs. The current scenario insinuates that 84% of nations struggle to access and avail these technological developments. Thus, this raises the question, is outer space really accessible and accessed by all?