03 Nov SANSA installs first-of-its-kind antenna in Africa despite COVID-19
The first African ground station that will receive satellite data for early warnings against natural disasters is ready for testing.
03 Nov Multi-billion Rand boost for Space Infrastructure Hub
SANSA’s Space Infrastructure Hub (SIH) has secured R4.47 billion in funding as part of the South African government’s plan to boost economic growth through infrastructure development. Minister of the Department of Science and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande congratulated SANSA at
03 Nov What’s trending at SANSA?
What's trending at SANSA?
26 Oct Human Settlements tracking for improved service delivery during and post a pandemic
The outbreak of COVID-19 increased the need to fast track service delivery in informal settlements to ensure adherence to physical distancing measures and basic hygiene. The Government of South Africa established several interventions to fast-track the provision of shelter and
14 Oct Join the best in the Earth Observation Industry this GEO Week 2020
[caption id="attachment_7789" align="alignleft" width="746"] Attend GEO Week 2020[/caption] GEO Week 2020 will be kicking off virtually on 2 November 2020. The GEO Week 2020 Virtual Industry Track will be a highlight of this year’s event, running from 3-4 November - boasting
08 Oct Join SANSA CEO at Special session at IAC 2020
[caption id="attachment_7683" align="alignleft" width="924"] COVID-19 response from global space sector[/caption] Dr Val Munsami, SANSA CEO will hosts a special session at the International Astronautical Congress on how the global space sector aided Government's in the management of the COVID-19 crisis. This Session
08 Oct SANSA/ ASSAF seal collaboration in recent MoU signing
[caption id="attachment_7667" align="alignleft" width="224"] Dr Munsami signs ASSAF/ SANSA MoU[/caption] The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish joint collaboration activities that ensures policy
18 Sep Innovation Challenge for Africa’s Top Space-Tech Ideas
An Africa-wide innovation challenge, modelled on the successful SA EO Challenge, is seeking the best ideas in the downstream application of space technology. The Space-Tech Innovation Challenge 2020 will identify and provide business development support, as well as exposure to
01 Sep Media Briefing 16 September 2020
Register to attend the media briefing on the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ms8JNY27SU2jNdMxhB3lFA
27 Aug South African space sector set to grow with new Space Infrastructure Hub
31 Aug 2020 Amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic and a financial recession, the South African government has secured funding for a number of strategic infrastructure projects as part of its effective economic recovery plan. Digital infrastructure investment has ranked as a