AfriOrbit provides an integrated suite of space services that combine satellite communication, Earth observation, navigation, and AI‑enabled data analytics to deliver end‑to‑end connectivity and insights. It offers Ground‑Stations‑as‑a‑Service, Space‑as‑a‑Service via deployable 1‑U cubesats, and direct machine‑to‑machine satellite links that enable IoT sensors to upload data straight to the cloud, alongside training and consultancy for academic and governmental clients.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to space-based data and satellite connectivity is limited for many organizations due to high costs, complex integration, and a lack of hands‑on training resources, hindering the development of IoT, Earth observation, and navigation applications in emerging markets.
Solution
AfriOrbit addresses this gap by offering an integrated suite of space services that combine satellite communication, Earth observation, navigation, and data analytics with artificial intelligence and IoT technologies. The company provides Ground‑Stations‑as‑a‑Service, Space‑as‑a‑Service through deployable 1‑U cubesats, and direct Machine‑to‑Machine satellite links that enable IoT sensors to transmit data straight to the cloud. In addition, AfriOrbit supplies educational kits—including Edusat cubesat kits and rocketry training packages—and curated curricula to build space engineering capabilities in schools, universities, and government agencies. By fusing upstream and downstream technologies, AfriOrbit delivers end‑to‑end, user‑centric solutions that simplify satellite access, data processing, and workforce development.
Target Audience
Primary customers are organizations that require satellite connectivity and data services—such as IoT solution providers, environmental monitoring firms, and navigation developers—as well as educational institutions and government agencies seeking practical space engineering training.
Features
- Ground‑Stations‑as‑a‑Service platform with IoT gateways for seamless satellite‑to‑ground connectivity
- Space‑as‑a‑Service offering custom 1‑U cubesat deployments for Earth observation, navigation, and communication missions
- Direct satellite‑to‑IoT connectivity with machine‑to‑machine links and cloud uplink for real‑time sensor data
- AI/ML‑enabled data processing pipelines that transform raw satellite data into actionable insights
- Edusat educational cubesat kit featuring OBC, EPS, SDR, and multi‑sensor payloads for hands‑on learning
- Rocketry training kit with in‑house designed avionics boards (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, STM32) and full lifecycle launch support
- Comprehensive training and consultancy programs covering spacecraft design, operations, and data analytics for academic and governmental clients