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 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

June 8, 2026

Daleen Fouche

Second ICAO Space Weather User Workshop

Opening Remarks by Mr. Humbulani Mudau, CEO of SANSA SANSA Hermanus, Western Cape Programme Directors,Representatives of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),Members of the ICAO Meteorology Panel and the Working Group on Meteorological Operations Groups Space Weather Work Stream,Representatives

June 4, 2026

Daleen Fouche

Launch Your Future with a SANSA Postgraduate Bursary

Applications Now Open! Are you ready to reach for the stars? The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is calling on passionate, high-achieving students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to apply for its prestigious 2027 Postgraduate Bursary

May 26, 2026

Daleen Fouche

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

International Astronautical Congress (IAC) The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa and the South African National Space Agency, will lead the participation of the

May 22, 2026

Londeka Sikhala

South Africa to Host 2nd ICAO Space Weather User Workshop

Bringing together global aviation and space weather experts in the heart of the Western Cape The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is proud to host the 2nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Space Weather User Workshop, bringing international

May 21, 2026

Londeka Sikhala

Space Law – a focus for continental capacity development this Africa Month

May is Africa Month — a time to celebrate the continent's rich heritage, its collective achievements, and, increasingly, its ambitions beyond the horizon of Earth itself. This year, the celebrations carry a distinctly cosmic dimension. Africa's space sector is

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