Post by Sharon Kavhu-Da fonseca

🌍 Reflections: #Africa is a Talent Hub for Young Innovators During the NewSpace #Africa Conference in #Gabon, the pitch competition showcased four early-stage and emerging African space ventures, each addressing a critical gap in the continent’s space value chain. 🚀 🛰️ NMD 🚀(Nanosatellite Missions Design) LTD Missions Design) LTD (Cameroon) demonstrated capabilities across satellite systems and mission design, including assembly, integration, and testing (AIT)—foundational building blocks for developing end-to-end spacecraft capacity within Africa. 🔧 NewCraft Aerospace (South Africa) is advancing satellite AIT, strengthening local engineering and manufacturing expertise while reducing reliance on external providers for critical programme phases. 🔥 Nakuja Space (Kenya) is pushing boundaries in launch technology and propulsion systems—an area still underdeveloped on the continent but essential for long-term strategic autonomy. 🌐 AfriSpace Labs Ltd (Uganda) is taking an integrated approach, spanning payload development, satellite AIT, ground infrastructure, and component manufacturing—positioning itself as a multi-capability platform for African space missions. ✨ The takeaway? Africa is not just participating in the global space economy—it is building the capabilities to lead, innovate, and shape its own future. 🎥 Sharon Kavhu-Da fonseca African Union African Space Agency Space in Africa Dr. Tidiane Ouattara . Dr Dogbeda Azumah ZAMBA LEONEL #NewSpaceAfrica #AfricaSpace #NSAC2026 #Innovation #SpaceTech #AfricanInnovation #FutureIsAfrican #Gabon

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