Is Africa's space age ready for blast off?
African countries plan to launch more satellites than ever over the next five years
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
October 13, 202114m 31s
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Show Notes
South Africa launched the continent’s first satellite in 1999. Since then, African countries have launched more than 40 more into orbit. And over the next five years, there are plans to triple that number. So, why is there such a scramble to put satellites in space? And how will they benefit people back on Earth?
Host: Karnie Sharp (@KarnieSharp)
Guest: Pontsho Maruping
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