15 African countries with satellites in orbit

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From the northern reaches of Egypt to the southern tip of South Africa these celestial emissaries not only enhance telecommunications and weather forecasting but also play vital roles in monitoring agricultural patterns, tracking climate change, and fostering educational and research opportunities.

According to the Africa Space Industry Annual Report, 125 new satellites have been lined up for development in 23 African countries by 2025, as activities in the continent’s space market heat up significantly.

The global space economy is worth about $469 billion, while the African space industry, valued at $19.49 billion in 2021, is projected to grow by 16.16% to $22.64 billion by 2026.

Below is a list of African countries with satellites in the space.

Rank Country Number of satellites

1

South Africa

12

2

Egypt

10

3

Algeria

6

4

Nigeria

6

5

Morocco

3

6

Ethiopia

2

7

Tunisia

1

8

Sudan

1

9

Rwanda

1

10

Kenya

1

11

Mauritius

1

12

Ghana

1

13

Angola

1

14

Zimbabwe

1

15

Uganda

1

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