Pipeline Satellites
2 Satellites1.8% of pipeline
Confirmed & speculated government and commercial satellite launches planned for the next 10 years.
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African Satellite Missions: Future Satellite Pipeline (2026–2036)
As of 11 November 2026, 111 African satellites are planned for launch between 2026 and 2036, across 34 countries and organisations.
Comprehensive multi-dimensional forecast and capital projections of national, multilateral, and commercial African payloads scheduled for launch between 2026 and 2036.
111 Pipeline Satellites (2026–2036)Every chart and figure below now shows Libya: 2 of 111 pipeline satellites.View results
Planning Nations
1 Nations0 Multi-lateral Satellites
1 African nations plus 0 multilateral and regional programme satellites actively preparing launches.
First-Time Satellite Nations
1 NationsFirst Launches
Pioneering nations slated to deploy their first satellites (Libya)
Projected Satellite Capex
$2.74M USD0.0% of total
Estimated manufacturing, bus payloads, insurance underwriting, and launch contracts through 2036.
Manifest Dynamics
Future Satellite Pipeline Volume by Year (2026–2036)
Estimated launch schedules based on announced contracts, agreements, and government plans. 2 satellites have no announced launch year and are not plotted. Click a year to filter.
Capital Expenditure
Country by Projected Satellite Cost ($7.92B Total)
Manufacturing buses, transponders, launch integration, and launch bonds. Click a country to filter.
Egypt$1,727M
Morocco$1,491M- Multilateral$1,370M
Algeria$674M
DR Congo$603M
Nigeria$587M
South Africa$491M
Ethiopia$362M
Zimbabwe$309M
Guinea$308M
Programme Maturity
Current Status of Future Satellites
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| Value | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Speculation | 2 | 100.0% |
Mass Profiles
Satellite Demand by Size and Weight
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| Value | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Small Satellites (<1,000 kg) | 2 | 100.0% |
| Large Satellites (>1,000 kg) | 0 | 0.0% |
Applications
Mission Domain & Payload Application
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| Value | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Earth Observation | 2 | 100.0% |
| Communication | 0 | 0.0% |
Altitude Architecture
Satellite Pipeline by Orbital Regime (GEO vs. Non-GEO)
Breakdown of projected satellites across low-Earth orbit (LEO/MEO) constellations and traditional geostationary (GEO) orbits.
Non-GEO Orbits (LEO & MEO)Constellations2 Satellites (100.0%)
Multispectral imagery, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), CubeSat swarms, and edge IoT mesh routers.
GEO (Geostationary Arc)35,786 km0 Satellites (0.0%)
High-throughput telecommunications, direct-to-home broadcast, and strategic defense relays.
Geographic Expansion
Regional Distribution of Future Satellites (1 Blocs)
Where these satellites will come from, by African sub-region.
- Northern Africa2 Sats100.0%
Country Demand Breakdown
Future Satellite Demand by African Country (Top Contenders)
Breakdown of projected satellites across programmes, ordered by pipeline scale. Click a country to filter.
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#1
TunisiaTelnet 30 sat Constellation, Tunisia Government Satellite31 Sats27.9% share
TunisiaTelnet 30 sat Constellation, Tunisia Government Satellite31 Sats27.9% share#2MultilateralChinese-AfSA satellite project, African Space Agency (AfSA) Flagship / Shared Payload, AESPP Sat 110 Sats9.0% share
#3Nigeria6U Cubesat, NigeriaSAR-1, NIGCOMSAT-2A9 Sats8.1% share
Nigeria6U Cubesat, NigeriaSAR-1, NIGCOMSAT-2A9 Sats8.1% share#4EgyptTiba 1 successor, Nilesat successor, Next-generation national EO satellite6 Sats5.4% share
EgyptTiba 1 successor, Nilesat successor, Next-generation national EO satellite6 Sats5.4% share#5Other African countriesOther planned satellites, Other planned satellites, Other planned satellites5 Sats4.5% share
#6
SenegalGAINDESAT-1B, 1st constellation (ASES), GAINDESAT-1C5 Sats4.5% share
SenegalGAINDESAT-1B, 1st constellation (ASES), GAINDESAT-1C5 Sats4.5% share#7MoroccoMohammed VI-A replacement (Based on IAI's Ofek), Mohammed VI-B replacement (Based on IAI's Ofek), Morocco Communication Satellite4 Sats3.6% share
MoroccoMohammed VI-A replacement (Based on IAI's Ofek), Mohammed VI-B replacement (Based on IAI's Ofek), Morocco Communication Satellite4 Sats3.6% share#8AlgeriaALCOMSAT-2, Algeria Next-Gen Earth Observation Satellite (post-ALSAT-3), Algeria Next-Gen Earth Observation Satellite (post-ALSAT-3)3 Sats2.7% share
AlgeriaALCOMSAT-2, Algeria Next-Gen Earth Observation Satellite (post-ALSAT-3), Algeria Next-Gen Earth Observation Satellite (post-ALSAT-3)3 Sats2.7% share#9DR CongoDR Congo EO Satellite, DRC Communication Satellite, RDC-SAT3 Sats2.7% share
DR CongoDR Congo EO Satellite, DRC Communication Satellite, RDC-SAT3 Sats2.7% share#10EthiopiaETRSS-2, Ethiopia Communication Satellite, Ethiopia EO Satellite (beyond ETRSS-2, part of 10-by-2035 plan)3 Sats2.7% share
EthiopiaETRSS-2, Ethiopia Communication Satellite, Ethiopia EO Satellite (beyond ETRSS-2, part of 10-by-2035 plan)3 Sats2.7% shareLaunch Feasibility & Realization Metric
Future Satellite Mission Confidence Level Analysis (2026–2036)2 Satellites Assessed
How certain we are that future national, multilateral, and commercial missions will actually launch based on dedicated budget allocation, contractor procurement status, and secured launch vehicle reservations.
Level 50 Sats
Strong Evidence
0.0% of pipelineContract signed, funding allocated and a launch slot or build milestone publicly confirmed.
Level 40 Sats
Likely
0.0% of pipelineActive development with a named builder or agency budget line, but launch timing not yet locked.
Level 30 Sats
Plausible
0.0% of pipelineProgramme announced or a predecessor flown; funding or procurement still to be confirmed.
Level 20 Sats
Speculative
0.0% of pipelineStated ambition in plans or statements, with little procurement or budget evidence yet.
Level 12 Sats
Long Shot
100.0% of pipelineEarly intentions, RFPs or inferred replacements with no committed funding or timeline.
Orbital Manifest Archive
Sample Forward Procurement & Pipeline Flight Manifest111 Missions Registry
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| 01 | LIBSAT (Pleiade A) |  Libya | Earth Observation | TBD | Speculation | Small | Level 1: Long Shot | Non-GEO | $1.4M |
| 02 | LIBSAT (Pleiade B) | Libya | Earth Observation | TBD | Speculation | Small | Level 1: Long Shot | Non-GEO | $1.4M |