Why is France the Biggest Recipient of Satellite Contracts from Africa?

Mohammed VI-B satellite raised for installation atop lightweight Vega launcher. Source: Morocco World News

The African space industry has enjoyed a growing participation in the sector- from the adoption of space-based technologies to the establishment of space agencies and the renewed investment by several state governments to advance space activities on the continent. This growth has also led to African countries launching satellites into different orbits to enhance the...

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