News - SANSA

08 Sep South Africa Joins China’s International Lunar Research Station

Posted at 07:43h in News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_14167" align="alignleft" width="895"] An artist's impression of the ILRS[/caption] 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,

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

Posted at 09:47h in Earth Observation, News by Khumbulani Mkhize

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 SANSA

06 Sep UN/Austria Symposium 2023 | Space for climate action training

Posted at 11:37h in Earth Observation, News by Khumbulani Mkhize

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. EO data provides

01 Sep Welcome address by SANSA CEO at Inaugural National Space Conference

Posted at 13:01h in News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_14130" align="alignleft" width="824"] Delegates at the National Space Conference 2023[/caption] 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

21 Aug Trailblazer in Space Science leaves a remarkable legacy

Posted at 16:38h in News, Press Release, Space Science by Daleen Fouche

Dr Lee-Anne McKinnell: 30 December 1970 – 19 August 2023 Dr Lee-Anne McKinnell, Managing Director of the South African National Space Agency’s Space Science Programme and Sandbaai resident, passed away on Saturday 19 August 2023 after a short illness. Lee-Anne was born

25 Jul Statement in media regarding South Africa sending astronauts to the ISS

Posted at 12:45h in News, Press Release by Vaneshree Maharaj

It is appreciated that the attention garnered from a post regarding the intention of South Africa to train and send Astronauts to the International Space Station in a few years has created such interest and excitement amongst our citizens. The

05 Jul Baadjies and Carolus, First Locals Digging Ground in SANSA Matjiesfontein

Posted at 13:44h in News, Newsletters, Press, Space Operations by Khumbulani Mkhize

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release 29 June 2023 Baadjies and Carolus, First Locals Digging Ground in SANSA Matjiesfontein Hendrik Baadjies and Raymond Carolus are the first Matjiesfontein (MTJ) residents to get involved in the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) deep space ground station

15 May Digital Earth South Africa (Digital Earth SA) Earth Observation Data Cubes platform

Posted at 13:15h in Earth Observation, News, Newsletters, Press by Khumbulani Mkhize

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) launches Digital Earth South Africa (Digital Earth SA) Earth Observation Data Cubes platform. 28 October 2022: The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in partnership with its strategic partner, South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

18 Apr The South African National Space Agency’s FREE National Water Quantity Information Service “Mzansi Amanzi”

Posted at 10:55h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has a legislative mandate for the acquisition, archiving, processing, and dissemination of satellite imagery, to enable the development of data and information products for the use and benefit of the public sector and

17 Apr SANSA to support lunar mission

Posted at 13:24h in News, Space Operations by Daleen Fouche

The South African National Space Agency will be supporting the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre’s mission to land their Rashid Rover on the surface of the moon on 25 April 2023. The Rashid Rover is the first Lunar mission by the