May 22, 2026

SANSA News

South Africa to Host 2nd ICAO Space Weather User Workshop

Bringing together global aviation and space weather experts in the heart of the Western Cape The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is proud to host the 2nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Space Weather User Workshop, bringing international

May 21, 2026

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Space Law – a focus for continental capacity development this Africa Month

May is Africa Month — a time to celebrate the continent's rich heritage, its collective achievements, and, increasingly, its ambitions beyond the horizon of Earth itself. This year, the celebrations carry a distinctly cosmic dimension. Africa's space sector is

May 9, 2026

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NRMP Launched at King Hinta’s 191st Salutation Event

NRMP Launched at King Hinta's 191st Salutation Event Honouring a Legacy, Securing the Future The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), in partnership with the AmaXhosa Kingdom Great House, officially launched the Natural Resource Management Programme (NRMP) at the

April 30, 2026

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Science Week Brings World-Class STEM to Rural KwaZulu-Natal

For the sixth consecutive year, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) will once again host a science week at the Harry Gwala District in KwaZulu-Natal. It will take place from 4 to 8 May 2026 and preparations are

February 11, 2026

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SANSA moves to centralise satellite imagery procurement in cost-saving drive

The South African government is moving toward a coordinated national approach to satellite imagery procurement in a strategic effort expected to significantly reduce costs, strengthen data sovereignty, and enhance evidence-based planning across the public sector. The initiative, led by

February 10, 2026

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Partial solar eclipse expected over South Africa on 17 February

On 17 February, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from large parts of South Africa. This is a rare occurrence where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun. During a partial solar eclipse,

February 3, 2026

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SANSA Hermanus hosts stakeholders to demonstrate space science excellence

Last week, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) was honoured to welcome two groups of delegates to its Hermanus site in the Western Cape to showcase the facility’s current successes and future growth potential. On Wednesday, 28 January

January 19, 2026

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Elevated Geomagnetic Storm Activity Expected

UPDATE at 10:00 on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 Global geomagnetic conditions were at G2/Moderate to G4/Severe storm levels (Kp 6-8) in the past 24 hours with a G4/Severe storm at about 02:00 (South African Standard Time) this morning. Storm conditions

January 17, 2026

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SANSA leverages Earth Observation Satellite imagery to support flood response in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces

Climate-related extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent, and Earth Observation (EO) is increasingly vital for identifying risk areas, informing planning, and supporting early or rapid response. Earth observation satellites provide near-real-time information for detecting and monitoring floods, supporting

January 14, 2026

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SANSA Uses Earth Observation Satellite Imagery to Observe Fires

Earth observation satellites provide near-real-time information for detecting and monitoring wildfires, supporting informed decision-making during fire events and assessing post-fire impacts. SANSA leverages satellite data with low to high spatial and temporal resolution to support all phases of the

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