Algeria to Produce Satellites on its Own Soil
Algeria will no longer be content with just buying satellites. Soon, it will produce them on its own territory. The Chinese group Zhejiang Geely Holding, through its space subsidiary Geespace, has chosen Algerian territory to establish the first satellite factory in Africa.
A New Era Begins
Everything started with an agreement signed a few months ago. On December 7, 2025, in Algiers, Algeria, Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) and the Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) signed two memoranda with Geespace. These partnerships focus on the manufacture of low-orbit satellites (LEO) and the deployment of satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) services.
Concrete Impacts for the Future
Far from a simple purchase, these agreements lay the foundations for a local space industry. The first provides for the construction of a satellite production factory in Algeria. The second, a center dedicated to satellite applications, focuses on research, engineer training, and innovation.
Gaining Technological Sovereignty
Thanks to this, Algeria gains technological sovereignty. It aims to leave its role as a buyer to become a producer in this strategic sector, developing its own solutions.
Who is Geespace?
Geespace, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, is accelerating its conquest of the African space market. After partnerships in Morocco, it is betting on Algeria to boost LEO capabilities and modernize digital infrastructure in North Africa.
A Space Dynamic in Full Acceleration
This project is part of a series of advances. On January 15, 2026, the Alsat-3A satellite was successfully launched, the result of a collaboration between ASAL and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). It provides high-resolution images for territorial surveillance and geospatial intelligence.
A Reminder of Past Achievements
Let's recall that in 2017, Alcomsat-1, the first national telecommunications satellite, paved the way. Launched by a Long March 3B rocket, it still ensures broadcasting, internet, and VSAT communications today.
