Space in Africa


Space in Africa is a media, analytics and consulting company focusing on the African space and satellite industry with its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Company Overview

Space in Africa is a media, analytics, and consulting company that provides strategic intelligence, market data, and policy advisory for the African space and satellite industry. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company serves clients across four continents and is widely recognised as the authoritative voice on Africa’s evolving space ecosystem.

Company History

The company was founded in 2018 by Nigerian space entrepreneur to address the information and policy gap in Africa's emerging space economy. In the same year, it was named a finalist in the Fall 2018 NewSpace Business Plan Competition in Austin, Texas.
In June 2019, Space in Africa published its first African Space Industry Annual Report, estimating the industry's value at over USD 7 billion, with projections to exceed USD 10 billion by 2024. Subsequent editions have tracked satellite launches, government budgets, and investment trends. The company received seed funding from AC Ventures in July 2019 to expand its operations and consulting services.

Consulting & Advisory Services

Space in Africa has evolved into a full-service advisory firm offering strategic services to public and private stakeholders. Its core offerings include:
  • Policy and Strategy Development for national governments and regional organisations
  • Feasibility Studies for satellite programs and infrastructure
  • Commercialization Strategies, including for Angola’s AngoSat-2 satellite
  • Transaction Advisory, helping institutions raise equity, debt, or grant funding
  • Market Entry & Go-to-Market Strategies for foreign and African space companies
  • Investor Scouting and Strategic Due Diligence

Notable consulting clients and collaborators include

Notable Projects & Case Studies

  • Baseline Study for the African Space Agency: A study covering Earth observation, satellite communication, astronomy, and socioeconomic benefits of space programs. The findings informed the roadmap for the African Space Agency, formally launched in 2023.
  • Commercialisation Strategy for AngoSat-2: Delivered a comprehensive business plan for AngoSat-2’s rollout. Within one month of launch, 33% of the satellite’s transponders had been sold.
  • C-band Utilisation Strategy for Nigeria: Explored business models, regulatory frameworks, and use cases for expanding satellite communication in Nigeria, including 5G integration.

Market Intelligence & Publications

Space in Africa maintains Africa’s largest independent database of space activity, and its reports serve as primary resources for investors, agencies, and researchers. Flagship publications include:
  • Custom policy briefs, opportunity assessments, and regional market snapshots

NewSpace Africa Conference

Since 2022, Space in Africa has hosted the NewSpace Africa Conference, the continent’s largest industry gathering focused on space innovation, investment, and policy.
Conference Locations and Highlights:2025 - Cairo, Egypt 2024 - Luanda, Angola 2023 - Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 2022 - Nairobi, Kenya
The 2025 edition, held at Egypt Space City, marked the official inauguration of the African Space Agency and the launch of the EU-Africa Space Programme, a €100 million initiative. The event featured over 500 delegates from 65+ countries, including officials from NASA, the African Union, ESA, and the U.S. Department of State.
Key sponsors include: European Commission, Airbus, CNES, Japanese Pavilion, NASA, Italian Space Agency, and Viasat.

African Space Industry Top 10 Under 30 Initiative

Since 2019, Space in Africa has published the African Space Industry Top 10 Under 30, highlighting young African innovators, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of space on the continent.
The initiative features awardees from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Morocco, Angola, and Ethiopia, and has become a benchmark for emerging talent in the sector.

Leadership

Temidayo Isaiah Oniosun is the Founder and Managing Director of Space in Africa. He holds a B.Tech in Meteorology from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), an MSc in Satellite Applications from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom, and a PhD from the University of Delaware, United States. He is a Research Affiliate at the MIT Media Lab and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. Oniosun also serves as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Space Technologies. He has been recognized as a Karman Fellow and named to Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list. As a thought leader in the space industry, he frequently speaks at major global forums, including the Meridian Diplomacy Forum.