June 9, 2026

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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

May 19, 2026

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From Space to Response: SANSA’s Kouga (Eastern Cape) Flood Risk Analysis – May 2026

The South African National Space Agency has been working extensively to analyse flood damage following heavy rainfall across the Eastern and Western Cape provinces. Using Earth Observation satellite-based flood analysis, SANSA identified significant flood-related surface water and saturated ground

May 14, 2026

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From Space to Response: SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence Analysis on the Cape Town Flood Disaster

The South African National Space Agency has provided an analysis of the Cape Town floods following the devastating disaster that caused significant damage to property and led to loss of lives. SANSA uses satellite Earth Observation intelligence to analyse

May 9, 2026

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NRMP Launched at King Hinta’s 191st Salutation Event

NRMP Launched at King Hinta's 191st Salutation Event Honouring a Legacy, Securing the Future The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), in partnership with the AmaXhosa Kingdom Great House, officially launched the Natural Resource Management Programme (NRMP) at the

April 21, 2026

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The false colour sentinel -2 image captured on the 14th of April 2026 in Northern Cape, South Africa, shows a strong contrast between natural dry land and irrigated farmland. The bright red areas represent healthy crops under irrigation, while

April 16, 2026

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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

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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

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

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March 13, 2026

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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

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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

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From Space to Response: SANSA’s Kouga (Eastern Cape) Flood Risk Analysis – May 2026

From Space to Response: SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence Analysis on the Cape Town Flood Disaster

NRMP Launched at King Hinta’s 191st Salutation Event

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Financial Institutions, Are You Ready for Smarter Risk Intelligence?

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

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

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