05 July 2024

Eos Capital, manager of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF), has given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project.

The project will be spearheaded by Q-KON Namibia and will mark a significant milestone for the nation into the world of satellite communications.

“The Namibia Space Port represents a monumental stride towards harnessing the vast potential of space technology for the growth of Namibia and Africa’s communication capabilities,” said Namibia’s minister of information and communications technology, Honourable Emma Theofelus. “The project shows Namibia’s commitment to space exploration, innovation, and sustainable development. With a strategic focus on collaboration, capacity building, and technological advancement, the Namibia Space Port will make our country a worthy player in the African space arena.”

With the development of the Namibia Space Port, Q-KON Namibia is set to become a significant player in the rapidly growing low Earth orbit (LEO) industry.
“We are honoured to lead this transformative initiative that will not only elevate Namibia’s technological prowess but also play role in the growth of the LEO industry in sub–Saharan Africa,” said Dawie de Wet, Group CEO of Q-KON.

The project will also serve as an important hub for satellite communication networks, offering ground infrastructure and cutting-edge services to global satellite operators. Initially it will provide select services including ground gateway terminal hosting; Earth observation downlink services; tracking, telemetry, and control (TT&C).