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August 4, 2025

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Science, Technology and Innovation at the centre of government, economy and the environment

The South African National Space Agency was honoured to host the new Director General (DG) at the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Dr Mlungisi Cele on 28 July 2025. It was his first visit to the SANSA

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and Angolan Space Program Management Office (GGPEN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Tshwane, South Africa to establish joint projects aimed at enhancing the space capability and competence between the countries.

July 16, 2025

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Intra-African space partnerships promises significant benefit for the space future of Africa

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and Angolan Space Program Management Office (GGPEN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week in Tshwane, South Africa to establish joint projects aimed at enhancing the space capability and competence between

July 3, 2025

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Africa’s Space Leaders Align for Global Role in G20 Space Engagement

As South Africa continues its G20 Presidency in 2025, the country’s leadership in the space sector took centre stage during a high-level virtual session as a lead-up to the 6th Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM), set to take place

June 25, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

16th African Regional Round of Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition Pretoria, South Africa 22 – 23 May 2025, CSIR

The 16th African Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition concluded with a prestigious awards ceremony at the CSIR International Convention Centre. Hosted in a hybrid format, this year’s competition was organized by the Department

June 23, 2025

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International collaboration for a sustainable space sector

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) aimed to enhance its Space Operations offering that is crucial for advancing technology, enhancing global space collaborations and increasing national economic benefits through participation in local and international space events. This was

June 2, 2025

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Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth Following Intense Solar Activity

A powerful geomagnetic storm swept across Earth’s magnetic field over the past 24 hours, triggered by the impact of a coronal mass ejection (CME) in combination with an intense solar wind from a large coronal hole. Coronal Hole 52

May 30, 2025

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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 2026 Postgraduate Bursary Programme. South Africa’s

May 19, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

16th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition 22–23 May 2025 | CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa

South Africa is proud to host the 16th African Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition from 22 - 23 May 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. This prestigious international capacity-building initiative

May 13, 2025

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SANSA’s young scientists champion youth leadership in global Earth observation

Junior Remote Sensing Scientists Nasiphi Ngcoliso and Sinesipho Ngamile from the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) – and founding members of SA GEO Youth – represented South Africa’s dynamic youth movement in Earth Observation (EO) at the "Keeping Our Promises to the Young People" session during

April 14, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Strengthens Earth Observation Capabilities with RADARSAT-2 Imagery Acquisition

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) continues to play a vital role in maritime environmental protection and security through its comprehensive Earth Observation (EO) sensor portfolio by collecting, processing, archiving, and disseminating Earth Observation data. This data supports

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