Intelsat and MaxIQ Space have teamed up to boost STEM education across African countries.
Takeaway Points
- Intelsat and MaxIQ Space have teamed up to boost STEM education across African countries.
- The program is in its fifth year.
- The deadline for applying is March 31st, 2025.
- Intelsat’s global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure satellite-based communications to government, NGO, and commercial customers through the company’s next-generation worldwide network and managed services.
Intelsat and MaxIQ Space
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellites, said on Monday that they are expanding efforts to deliver Intelsat’s Africa Space STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Program to schools in four different countries across Africa with MaxIQ Space, terrestrial networks, and educational resource provider.
According to the report, the program, in its fifth year, aims to increase to a total of 12 schools and expand to include in-person learning for students in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal.
Rhys Morgan, RVP of the EMEA region for Intelsat, said, “As a pioneer in satellite technology, Intelsat remains committed to maximizing its contribution by inspiring the next generation and connecting African students to real-world applications of space technology. We are continuously investing in state-of-the-art local satellite ground infrastructures across the continent, and we are honored to play a role in preparing the young generation for this future.”
Judi Sandrock, program manager at MaxIQ Space, commented, “With Africa emerging as a key frontier for space infrastructure, it is essential to equip future leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive this transformation. Partnering with Intelsat to deliver the STEM program in Africa is an exciting opportunity to empower young minds and support the growth of technology and education in the region.”
The STEM Program
Intelsat said that the newly adapted 2025 program is focused on empowering schools and educators to build a lasting impact on African education systems, making sure that thousands of students gain the skills and inspiration needed to thrive in STEM careers.
The deadline for applying is March 31st, 2025, and schools and teachers in the four participating countries are invited to apply now for this fully funded opportunity to bring real-world space education into their classrooms, the report stated.
About Intelsat
Intelsat’s global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure satellite-based communications to government, NGO, and commercial customers through the company’s next-generation worldwide network and managed services. Bridging the digital divide by operating one of the world’s largest and most advanced satellite fleets and connectivity infrastructures, Intelsat enables people and their tools to speak over oceans, see across continents, and listen through the skies to communicate, cooperate, and coexist.
Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with satellite-industry “firsts” in service to its customers and the planet. Leaning on a legacy of innovation and focusing on addressing a new generation of challenges, Intelsat team members now have their sights on the “next firsts” in space as they disrupt the field and lead in the digital transformation of the industry.
