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October 6, 2026

SANSA News

South Africa’s space industry shows its strength at IAC 2026

South Africa's space sector is making its presence felt at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, where the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is hosting a record number of local companies at the SANSA Pavilion.

September 25, 2026

SANSA News

Africa’s young innovators test Mars rovers at SANSA

The Mars Yard at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) site in Hartebeesthoek was transformed into a testing ground for Africa’s emerging engineering and technology talent this past weekend, as young innovators put their self-built Mars rover prototypes

August 31, 2026

Daleen Fouche

SANSA Welcomes Appointment of Interim Board

SANSA has welcomed the appointment of an Interim Board for the South African National Space Agency, effective 21 August 2026. The appointment was made by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, in terms of Section

August 21, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Uses Satellite Earth Observation intelligence to Map and Analyse Hernic Ferrochrome Tailings Dam Collapse

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is using satellite Earth Observation (EO) intelligence to map and analyse the impact of the Hernic Ferrochrome tailings dam collapse near Brits. The analysis provides a clear spatial view of the downstream

August 13, 2026

Daleen Fouche

SANSA launches high school design competition for national space mascot

South Africa has never had a formal symbol to represent its national space programme. That is about to change, with the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) today launching a competition inviting high school learners to design the country's

July 27, 2026

Daleen Fouche

SANSA and Laingsburg Municipality reaffirm partnership to advance South Africa’s sovereign space capabilities

Pretoria, South Africa – 27 July 2026 – The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Laingsburg Municipality have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to advance the development of South Africa's Deep Space Ground Station in Matjiesfontein, a flagship

July 17, 2026

SANSA News

Rooibos heads to space in groundbreaking South African STEM initiative

A South African scientific initiative linking agriculture and space research has officially launched today with the Rooibos in Space programme. In a first for the country, Rooibos seeds will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS), combining space-based

July 13, 2026

Daleen Fouche

Calling All Young Space Explorers: Help Design SANSA’s First-Ever Mascot!

What does the future of South African space exploration look like? SANSA wants you to help us find out. The South African National Space Agency is inviting learners in Grades 8 to 11 to take part in an exciting

July 3, 2026

Daleen Fouche

SANSA Strengthens BRICS+ Space Cooperation at Heads of Space Agencies Meeting in India

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing international cooperation in the space sector while exploring new opportunities created through the formal inclusion of BRICS+ member states. This follows SANSA's participation in the Meeting

June 9, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

The overlaid map shows that most parts of the country experienced good air quality during the month of May. However, moderate air quality conditions were observed in some eastern and northern regions of the country. Parts of Gauteng and

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