South African National Space Agency (SANSA) disaster management tools South Africa has been experiencing heavy rainfalls over the past weeks. heavy rainfall have caused flooding in various parts of the country affecting thousands of households. SANSA has developed...
The Starlink disaster of 4 Feb 2022 and its links to Space Weather

The Starlink disaster of 4 Feb 2022 and its links to Space Weather

Starlink suffered a serious setback on 4 Feb 2022 with the untimely demise of 40 of its satellites launched the previous day [1]. The Starlink satellite system is claimed to become the world’s most advanced broadband internet system [2]. It is being built and deployed...
What’s trending in South African Space

What’s trending in South African Space

  South African space technology continues to make waves in the national space industry with innovative inventions and specialised ground space stations. Construction of the world’s largest radio telescope in South Africa- the Square Kilometre Array – is due to...
What’s happening at SANSA

What’s happening at SANSA

  Find out what events are taking place at SANSA. The Space Science Strategy Workshop takes place from 2 to 4 February The ATNS CEO will visit SANSA Hermanus on 18 February Final ISO external audit for the Hermanus facility takes place from 23 to 25 February The...