December 10, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

SumbandilaSat reaches the end of its life

[caption id="attachment_10605" align="alignleft" width="343"] SumbandilaSat satellite used for earth Observation[/caption] The South African satellite known as SumbandilaSat (Pathfinder in Venda) is reaching the end of its life and will deorbit on Friday 10 December 2021. The satellite was launched

December 3, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

South African National Space Agency and China Satellite Navigation Office signed an MoU at Science Forum SA 2021

At Science Forum South Africa, the largest space conference that is a precursor to Science Forum Africa, currently taking place in Pretoria, South Africa saw representatives from the

October 28, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

Space partnership between SANSA and United Kingdom Space Agency formalised at IAC 2021

[caption id="attachment_10273" align="alignleft" width="1429"] Dr Munsami (SANSA)nd Dr Bate (UKSA) sign the MoU[/caption] At the world’s largest space conference, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) currently taking place in Dubai (25-29 October 2021), saw representatives from the South African

October 25, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

Local Space Industry shines on the global IAC stage

[caption id="attachment_10256" align="alignleft" width="860"] South African Space Pavilion[/caption] From 25-29 October 2021, The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in proud partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic),

Australian High Commissioner and SANSA CEO at the launch event

October 7, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

Digital Earth Africa launches Program Management Office in Pretoria

[caption id="attachment_10172" align="alignleft" width="848"] Ms Gita Kamath (Australian High Commissioner) and Dr Val Munsami (SANSA CEO) at the PMP launch event[/caption] Pretoria, 6th October 2021 Digital Earth Africa is delighted to celebrate the appointment of the South African National

Vaneshree Maharaj

No Network Breach at SANSA

On 6 September 2021, SANSA was notified of a possible breach of the IT system. A file consisting of SANSA information was shared by a third party in the public domain. An internal investigation was conducted, and it was

August 20, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

BRICS Space Agencies leaders signed Agreement for cooperation in Remote sensing satellite data sharing

[caption id="attachment_9931" align="alignleft" width="900"] BRICS nation signing space agreement[/caption] Heads of the space agencies in the BRICS nations met virtually on August 18, 2021. Apart from sharing updates on each other space agency activities, the BRICS Space Agency leaders

August 5, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

South African National Space Agency to host Digital Earth Africa Program Management Office

After careful selection, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) will host the Digital Earth Africa Program Management Office (PMO). The appointment marks a significant milestone in establishing an Africa-based infrastructure for Digital Earth Africa, ensuring that the platform

April 24, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

Devastation of Cape Town fire as seen from space

April 17, 2021

Vaneshree Maharaj

Public sector collaboration for the benefit of society

CDC and SANSA delegation explored collaborative opportunities On 16 April, the South African National Space Agency hosted the state-owned company, Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd (CDC), at the SANSA Space Operations facility nestled in the tranquil scenery of Hartebeesthoek.

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Author: Vaneshree Maharaj