Press Release

January 14, 2026

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Uses Earth Observation Satellite Imagery to Observe Western Cape Fires

Earth observation satellites provide near-real-time information for detecting and monitoring wildfires, supporting informed decision-making during fire events and assessing post-fire impacts. SANSA leverages satellite data with low to high spatial and temporal resolution to support all phases of the

December 12, 2025

SANSA News

South Africa’s Leadership in African Space Science driven by SANSA’s exemplary research

A new peer-reviewed study analysing a decade of African space science research has revealed that South Africa continues to lead the continent in scientific output (Adebesin, B. O., et al. (2025). Space science research in Africa: Publication trends, citation

November 19, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

NEOFrontiers Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) Innovation Support Fund

Progress Reports from the First Cohort and Announcement of the Second Cohort On 13 November 2025, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in partnership with the NRF and TuksNovation celebrated an exciting milestone as they received progress reports

November 12, 2025

SANSA News

Strong Solar Activity Triggers Geomagnetic Storms

The biggest geomagnetic storm of the year to date is currently in progress, causing possible disruptions to technological systems. The Sun has been active over past three days with three X-class (strong) solar flares observed. A solar flare is

November 5, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

Invitation: Human Settlement and Spatial Planning CoP Webinar

The National Earth Observations and Space Secretariat (NEOSS) in collaboration with The South African Group on Earth Observations (SA-GEO) and The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Human Settlement and Spatial

October 10, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

SANSA Showcases South Africa’s Space Excellence at the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Mr. Humbulani Mudau, proudly led the South African delegation to the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in Sydney from 29 September to 3 October

September 22, 2025

SANSA News

Register for the NASA Space Apps Challenge!

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is once again proud to be an agency partner for the world’s largest global hackathon, the NASA Space Apps Challenge, set to take place 4-5 October 2025.Coinciding with World Space Week, this

August 25, 2025

SANSA News

Third National Space Conference draws large interest from regional and international stakeholders on South Africa’s’ growing space capacity

The successful launch of the third National Space Conference (NSC) took place on 20 August 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa and runs until 22 August 2025. The conference organised by the National Earth

August 12, 2025

Khumbulani Mkhize

THE LAUNCH OF THE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (NRMP)

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA), in partnership with the Mphaphuli Traditional Council, will officially launch the Natural Resource Management Programme at the Mphaphuli Traditional Council in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, on 15 August 2025. The programme seeks to harness

July 3, 2025

SANSA News

Africa’s Space Leaders Align for Global Role in G20 Space Engagement

As South Africa continues its G20 Presidency in 2025, the country’s leadership in the space sector took centre stage during a high-level virtual session as a lead-up to the 6th Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM), set to take place

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