The African space industry is projected to be worth $22.64 billion by 2026. The launch of 13 Tranche 0 Space Development Agency satellites has been delayed until Saturday at the earliest. An Amazon shareholder sues Jeff Bezos and the board alleging that the company failed to fully vet a decision to award launch contracts, and more.

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Our guest today is Africa Space Policy Analyst Ruvimbo Samanga.

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Selected Reading

African Space Industry Annual Report, 2023 Edition- Space in Africa

SpaceX delays launch of 13 satellites for US Space Force to Sept. 2. Here's how to watch online for free.- Space.com

Amazon shareholder sues board, Bezos over Blue Origin launch contracts- Reuters

Crashed Russian mission left a crater on the moon, NASA images show- Reuters

China starts preparation for manned moon project, aiming for 2030- CGTN

Intuitive Machines Announces $20 Million Equity Investment- Global Newswire

SatixFy Announces Strategic $60 Million Transaction including a Commercial Agreement & Subsidiary Sale with MDA- Business Wire

Sita Sonty Joins Space Tango as CEO- Space Tango

‘A big responsibility’: astronaut from UAE on longest ever Arab space mission- The Guardian

Trends That Impact Perceptions of the Chinese Space Program- AU

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