SANSA’s Space Infrastructure Hub (SIH) has secured R4.47 billion in funding as part of the South African government’s plan to boost economic growth through infrastructure development. Minister of the Department of Science and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande congratulated SANSA at
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The outbreak of COVID-19 increased the need to fast track service delivery in informal settlements to ensure adherence to physical distancing measures and basic hygiene. The Government of South Africa established several interventions to fast-track the provision of shelter and
[caption id="attachment_7789" align="alignleft" width="746"] Attend GEO Week 2020[/caption] GEO Week 2020 will be kicking off virtually on 2 November 2020. The GEO Week 2020 Virtual Industry Track will be a highlight of this year’s event, running from 3-4 November - boasting
[caption id="attachment_7683" align="alignleft" width="924"] COVID-19 response from global space sector[/caption] Dr Val Munsami, SANSA CEO will hosts a special session at the International Astronautical Congress on how the global space sector aided Government's in the management of the COVID-19 crisis. This Session
[caption id="attachment_7667" align="alignleft" width="224"] Dr Munsami signs ASSAF/ SANSA MoU[/caption] The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish joint collaboration activities that ensures policy
An Africa-wide innovation challenge, modelled on the successful SA EO Challenge, is seeking the best ideas in the downstream application of space technology. The Space-Tech Innovation Challenge 2020 will identify and provide business development support, as well as exposure to
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With only eight people currently on Marion Island, social distancing is a natural feature of the year-long 77th Marion Island Expedition.
From collecting data in sub-zero Antarctica to rapid circuit prototyping on the International Space Station (ISS), South African modular “xChip” manufacturer XinaBox (pronounced "X-in-a-box") is reinventing the way in which the Internet of Things (IoT) is approached.