Market Share of Africa Satellite Imagery Services Industry
The African satellite imagery services market is characterized by moderate consolidation, with a limited number of major market vendors holding significant market shares. Market players in the region are actively engaging in partnership and acquisition activities to expand their market presence. Notable market vendors operating in the Africa satellite imagery services market include Airbus, Thales, L3Harris Corporation Inc., and Maxar Technologies, among others.
In April 2023, the nation of Kenya achieved a milestone by successfully launching its inaugural earth observation satellite into orbit. The Taifa-1 satellite from Africa was launched into space aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. According to a joint statement issued by the Kenyan Defense Ministry and Kenya Space Agency, the primary purpose of the satellite is to provide valuable earth observation data that can be utilized in critical areas such as food security, agriculture, and environmental management. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in Kenya's scientific innovation journey, particularly in the context of addressing food security challenges. This accomplishment is of great significance, given that Kenya is currently grappling with its most severe drought in decades, coupled with five consecutive seasons of insufficient rainfall.
In October 2021, Satellogic, a prominent player in sub-meter resolution satellite imagery collection, announced a strategic collaboration with GeoTerraImage, the premier geospatial solutions provider in southern Africa. This partnership aims to leverage low-latency hyperspectral data and Satellogic's high-resolution multispectral satellite data for large-scale agribusiness management. The goal is to contribute to the continent's efforts in developing innovative food systems and enhancing food security solutions. This collaboration holds great promise for advancing agricultural practices and bolstering food security across the African continent.
Africa Satellite Imagery Services Market Leaders
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Airbus
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Thales
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SANSA (South African National Space Agency)
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NASRDA (National Space Research and Development Agency)
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Astrofica
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
