insert_link Africa 17 African countries to send satellites into orbit Falling launch costs have given African countries a chance to send their satellites into orbit. The BBC reports that to date, a total of 17 African countries have put more than 60 satellites into orbit and, along with Senegal, both Djibouti and Zimbabwe have also watched their first satellites become operational during the past 12 months. today15 October, 2024
insert_link World North Korea satellite launch fails Our correspondent Chris Gilbert reports that North Korea says an attempt to launch another satellite has failed. It fired a rocket with the satellite payload on Monday but it exploded in mid-air. today28 May, 2024
