September 25, 2026

SANSA News

Africa’s young innovators test Mars rovers at SANSA

The Mars Yard at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) site in Hartebeesthoek was transformed into a testing ground for Africa’s emerging engineering and technology talent this past weekend, as young innovators put their self-built Mars rover prototypes

July 17, 2026

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Rooibos heads to space in groundbreaking South African STEM initiative

A South African scientific initiative linking agriculture and space research has officially launched today with the Rooibos in Space programme. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS), combining space-based

June 8, 2026

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Second ICAO Space Weather User Workshop

Opening Remarks by Mr. Humbulani Mudau, CEO of SANSA SANSA Hermanus, Western Cape Programme Directors,Representatives of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),Members of the ICAO Meteorology Panel and the Working Group on Meteorological Operations Groups Space Weather Work Stream,Representatives

June 4, 2026

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Launch Your Future with a SANSA Postgraduate Bursary

Applications Now Open! Are you ready to reach for the stars? The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is calling on passionate, high-achieving students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to apply for its prestigious 2027 Postgraduate Bursary

June 3, 2026

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CALL FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY BOARD

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (the Minister) hereby invites interested partiesto nominate candidates to be considered for appointment to the Board of the South African NationalSpace Agency (SANSA), which is being reconstituted in terms of the SANSA

May 26, 2026

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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

International Astronautical Congress (IAC) The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa and the South African National Space Agency, will lead the participation of the

May 22, 2026

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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

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