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November 12, 2025

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Strong Solar Activity Triggers Geomagnetic Storms

The biggest geomagnetic storm of the year to date is currently in progress, causing possible disruptions to technological systems. The Sun has been active over past three days with three X-class (strong) solar flares observed. A solar flare is

November 6, 2025

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Strong Geomagnetic Storm Disrupts Navigation Systems

A strong geomagnetic storm has been interfering with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and other technological systems since last night and storm conditions are likely to continue into the rest of the week. The Sun has been active since Sunday 2 November 2025 with M-class (moderate) and X-class (strong) solar flares recorded yesterday 5 November. Solar flares travel at

November 5, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

Invitation: Human Settlement and Spatial Planning CoP Webinar

The National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS) in collaboration with The South African Group on Earth Observations (SA-GEO) and The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Human Settlement and Spatial

October 10, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Showcases South Africa’s Space Excellence at the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Mr. Humbulani Mudau, proudly led the South African delegation to the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in Sydney from 29 September to 3 October

September 22, 2025

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Register for the NASA Space Apps Challenge!

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is once again proud to be an agency partner for the world’s largest global hackathon, the NASA Space Apps Challenge, set to take place 4-5 October 2025.Coinciding with World Space Week, this

September 19, 2025

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Stakeholder Notice: Incident Involving Compromised Staff Email Account

Incident Involving Compromised Staff Email Account Dear SANSA StakeholdersThis memorandum serves to inform you about a recent data breach incident that occurred on 11 September 2025. One of our staff email accounts was compromised after login credentials were entered

August 26, 2025

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South Africa to Host the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6)

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is proud to announce that it will host the upcoming 6th Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6) as part of the G20 from 1 to 3 September 2025 at Arabella in Hermanus, Western

August 25, 2025

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Third National Space Conference draws large interest from regional and international stakeholders on South Africa’s’ growing space capacity

The successful launch of the third National Space Conference (NSC) took place on 20 August 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa and runs until 22 August 2025. The conference organised by the National Earth

August 12, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

THE LAUNCH OF THE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (NRMP)

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), in partnership with the Mphaphuli Traditional Council, will officially launch the Natural Resource Management Programme at the Mphaphuli Traditional Council in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, on 15 August 2025. The programme seeks to harness

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

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