Earth Observation

April 16, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

Financial Institutions, Are You Ready for Smarter Risk Intelligence?

Natural disasters and fires are becoming more frequent and costly, increasing the pressure on financial institutions to verify and process claims quickly and accurately. Satellite-based intelligence offers a powerful solution. The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) provides advanced

March 31, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

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Map extracted from a satellite-based Dam Calculator shows consistent high water volumes at the Vaal Dam over the past five years, except for a decline in January 2025. Month-to-month comparison further shows recoded higher volumes in February 2026 than

March 25, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EARTH OBSERVATION: SANSA MAPPING OF AIR POLLUTION PRIORITY AREAS

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March 16, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

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PlanetScope (Dove) Satellite- 3m Spatial Resolution natural colour Image, captured on 10 March 2026 show Soshanguve Block S landfill site highlighted in blue, and the surrounding human settlements. The site has been a key municipal waste disposal facility in northern

March 13, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence for Smarter Financial Risk Management

Financial institutions are increasingly required to respond rapidly and accurately to claims arising from natural disasters, fires, and other environmental events. Advances in satellite-based Earth Observation now enable these impacts to be assessed with greater accuracy, speed, and transparency.

March 3, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Collaborates with Border Management Authority (BMA) Through MoU to Deliver Satellite Earth Observation Intelligence

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Border Management Authority (BMA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the provision of Satellite Earth Observation Intelligence in support of national border security. This collaboration

February 24, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Earth Observation: Advancing Environmental Intelligence Through New Decision Support Tools

In fulfilment of its legislative mandate to acquire, archive, process, and disseminate satellite imagery and to develop innovative Earth Observation products and services that address pressing societal challenge, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Earth Observation (EO) programme

February 11, 2026

SANSA News

SANSA moves to centralise satellite imagery procurement in cost-saving drive

The South African government is moving toward a coordinated national approach to satellite imagery procurement in a strategic effort expected to significantly reduce costs, strengthen data sovereignty, and enhance evidence-based planning across the public sector. The initiative, led by

January 22, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Continues to Support Flood Response in Limpopo Through Satellite-Based Flood Extent and Risk Mapping

SANSA’s Earth Observation produced flood extent maps for Giyani and Vuhehli in Limpopo Province following the January 2026 flooding, using Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery acquired on 16 January 2026. By analysing pre- and post-event SAR data, SANSA

January 17, 2026

SANSA News

SANSA leverages Earth Observation Satellite imagery to support flood response in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces

Climate-related extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent, and Earth Observation (EO) is increasingly vital for identifying risk areas, informing planning, and supporting early or rapid response. Earth observation satellites provide near-real-time information for detecting and monitoring floods, supporting

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Category: Earth Observation

Financial Institutions, Are You Ready for Smarter Risk Intelligence?

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EARTH OBSERVATION: SANSA MAPPING OF AIR POLLUTION PRIORITY AREAS

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence for Smarter Financial Risk Management

SANSA Collaborates with Border Management Authority (BMA) Through MoU to Deliver Satellite Earth Observation Intelligence

SANSA Earth Observation: Advancing Environmental Intelligence Through New Decision Support Tools

SANSA moves to centralise satellite imagery procurement in cost-saving drive

SANSA Continues to Support Flood Response in Limpopo Through Satellite-Based Flood Extent and Risk Mapping

SANSA leverages Earth Observation Satellite imagery to support flood response in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces

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