SANSA | Vaneshree Maharaj

26 Apr Global aviation sector calls on SANSA to watch for adverse space weather

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SANSA was recently appointed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as one of two regional centres (and one of five globally), to monitor space weather. This will provide the global aviation sector with crucial safety-related services like solar storm

26 Apr Exclusive ultrafast fibre connection for SANSA

Posted at 12:41h in Uncategorized by Vaneshree Maharaj

SANSA’s Hartebeesthoek facility is now the proud owner of a dedicated fibre line with the potential to carry data at speeds of up to 100Gbps. Yes, you read that right: 100 gigabytes per second. They’re using it for 21st century

26 Apr Space agencies CNES and SANSA sign MoU

Posted at 12:39h in Uncategorized by Vaneshree Maharaj

France and South Africa have shaken hands on a new blueprint for space cooperation.

26 Apr ZACube-2 mission could change South Africa’s trajectory

Posted at 12:10h in Uncategorized by Vaneshree Maharaj

South Africa launched the ZACube-2 satellite in December 2018. Its mission: to show that South Africans can successfully build a spacecraft to track ships at sea and detect fires.

26 Apr Satellite data says 2017 fires destroyed 20% of Knysna forest; caused more dangerous weather

Posted at 12:08h in Uncategorized by Vaneshree Maharaj

When forest fires devastated Knysna in 2017, masses of smoke and aerosols billowed into the sky. How much pollution did the fires cause, and how did it spread? Researchers at SANSA have only just uncovered the extent of the damage.

26 Apr SANSA shares the wonder of space with learners and students

Posted at 12:07h in Uncategorized by Vaneshree Maharaj

SANSA believes in inspiring the next generation of scientists. Here are some highlights from our recent outreach and education activities.

26 Apr SANSA scientists return from the ice

Posted at 12:01h in Uncategorized by Vaneshree Maharaj

Without the dedicated engineers who operate and maintain the scientific instruments in Antarctica, much of SANSA’s work would be impossible, according to Space Science Researcher, Dr. Amoré Nel, who recently spoke to us after her return from an almost four-month

29 Mar Agricultural field campaigns underway at pilot sites in the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal

21 Mar Russian State Space Corporation (ROSCOSMOS) delegation visits SANSA

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