The Intelsat MaxIQ STEM Program continues to spark scientific curiosity and innovation across Africa. In 2025, twelve schools from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, and Nigeria joined this initiative. These institutions are now part of a growing mission to shape the continent’s next generation of engineers, scientists, and space technology experts.
Intelsat, one of the world’s leading satellite communication providers, partnered with MaxIQ Space to scale this impactful program. Together, they selected schools based on infrastructure readiness, bold academic vision, and deep community engagement. As a result, more than 3,000 students will now gain access to immersive, high-impact STEM education.
This year’s participants include Kenya STEM Alliance, STEM Center Africa, Green Hills International School, and the Women in STEAM Initiative. From Nigeria, Liftoff Africa joined the group. Senegal’s schools include the BLK Robot Project, American Bilingual School, Le Collège Bilingue, and Lycée Galandou Diouf. South Africa is represented by the Delf Nex-Indawo Yethu eCentre, Edunova, and La Rochelle Girls’ High School.
Each school received a custom-designed MaxIQ Space xChip kit, enabling students to explore satellite technology, data analytics, and systems thinking through practical learning. Additionally, educators completed onboarding and now lead structured four-to-five-month learning journeys. These sessions include workshops, experimentation, and collaborative STEM projects aimed at solving real-world problems.
By bridging cutting-edge technology with community-driven education, the Intelsat MaxIQ STEM Program ensures that learning reaches both urban and rural schools. Consequently, students in underserved regions can now explore advanced scientific fields that once seemed out of reach. This approach not only fosters curiosity but also builds the confidence necessary for future careers in science and engineering.
Rhys Morgan, RVP of EMEA Sales at Intelsat, underscored the program’s transformative power. He explained, “Africa’s space future is rising. STEM has the potential to uplift communities, empower youth, and unlock long-term opportunities.”
Judi Sandrock, Co-Founder of MaxIQ Space, shared similar optimism. “We’re not just delivering STEM content,” she said. “We’re building a movement that redefines how students, educators, and families view science—as something they can access, shape, and lead.”
Students have already started working on satellite experiments and data-driven challenges. They’ve begun sharing insights, testing ideas, and connecting with mentors and peers. These efforts build technical skills, but more importantly, they foster leadership, creativity, and resilience.
Over the coming months, Intelsat will highlight classroom successes and student discoveries. These stories will reflect how young African learners are turning scientific curiosity into real-world impact. Through this, the program hopes to inspire more youth across the continent to pursue careers in STEM and space-related industries.
