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May 2, 2024

SANSA News

Earth Observation for Climate Change

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) hosted the Earth Observation (EO) for Climate Change stakeholder engagement workshop on 29 April 2024. The objective of the workshop was to showcase some of the Earth observation and Earth intelligence activities

SANSA Engage with the Matjiesfontein local community about the progress of the deep space ground station project.

April 19, 2024

SANSA News

SANSA fosters community participation in Matjiesfontein

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) recently held a community engagement session in Matjiesfontein. The aim of the session was to update community members on the progress of the deep space ground station project and provide a platform

March 18, 2024

SANSA News

Climate Change, Food Security high on the SANSA Agenda at GEO Week

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is proud to have been part of the Local Organising Committee of the Group of Earth Observation (GEO) Week 2023 taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 6 -10 November 2023.

March 8, 2024

SANSA News

Test CEO speech

This is a test CEO speech

January 10, 2024

Daleen Fouche

SANSA: Over a Decade of Excellence in HF Communications

High-frequency communications, or HF, is an essential tool used across the globe, especially on the African continent, for long-distance communications. An example of this was during the Mozambique hurricane disaster when cell phone systems became overloaded and satellite phones

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SANSA receives CBERS Data-04A

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) receives China–Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS) Data-04A From the 7-18 August 2023, The China Centre for Resources Satellite Data and Application (CRESDA), with the support of South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

September 8, 2023

Vaneshree Maharaj

South Africa Joins China’s International Lunar Research Station

On 1st September 2023, Mr. CHEN Xiaodong, on behalf of CNSA, the Ambassador of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa, and Mr. Humbulani Mudau, the CEO of SANSA signed “The Memorandum of

September 7, 2023

MIG Administrator

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) receives China–Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS) Data-04A

From the 7-18 August 2023, The China Centre for Resources Satellite Data and Application (CRESDA), with the support of South African National Space Agency (SANSA) team installed the CBERS-04A data terminal that will allow direct reception of data to

MIG Administrator

UN/Austria Symposium 2023 | Space for climate action training

The use of Earth Observation data and geospatial technology to support decision-making in local municipality areas Training provider: South African Space Agency (SANSA) Description: Earth observation (EO) data, in particular, satellite imagery, plays an important role in achieving sustainable development goals.

September 1, 2023

Vaneshree Maharaj

Welcome address by SANSA CEO at Inaugural National Space Conference

Distinguished officials esteemed invited guests, ladies and gentlemen, and fellow space enthusiasts! A very good morning to each and every one of you. I extend a warm welcome to the National Space Conference 2023, a pivotal gathering that propels

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