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

Vaneshree Maharaj

Trailblazer in Space Science leaves a remarkable legacy

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.

Vaneshree Maharaj

Statement in media regarding South Africa sending astronauts to the ISS

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.

July 5, 2023

Vaneshree Maharaj

Baadjies and Carolus, First Locals Digging Ground in SANSA Matjiesfontein

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release29 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)

May 15, 2023

Daleen Fouche

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

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

April 18, 2023

Vaneshree Maharaj

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

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

April 17, 2023

Daleen Fouche

SANSA to support lunar mission

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

April 5, 2023

Vaneshree Maharaj

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) uses Earth Observation Satellite data to aid authorities and businesses in the Eastern Cape Province flooding

[caption id="attachment_13457" align="alignleft" width="652"] Satellite image over Port St John showing flood affected areas[/caption] The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) used Earth Observation Satellite data to map infrastructure damage following the heavy rainfall and flooding in Mnquma, Mbashe,

March 29, 2023

Vaneshree Maharaj

SANSA Welcomes a new CEO

[caption id="attachment_13397" align="alignleft" width="381"] SANSA has a new CEO, Mr Humbulani Mudau[/caption] SANSA is proud to welcome Mr Humbulani Mudau as the new Chief Executive Office at the Agency from 1 April 2023. This is a significant day as

Flooding in Mdantsane. (Photo via Thabiso N/@BraThabs1, Twitter)

March 29, 2023

Vaneshree Maharaj

Science and innovation provide speedy response to flood-stricken Eastern Cape

[caption id="attachment_13408" align="alignleft" width="377"] Flooding in Mdantsane. (Photo via Thabiso N/@BraThabs1, Twitter)[/caption] The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, hails as successful the swift response by the Department of Science and Innovation's entities, the Council

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