Vaneshree Maharaj

08 Sep South Africa Joins China’s International Lunar Research Station

Posted at 07:43h in News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_14167" align="alignleft" width="895"] An artist's impression of the ILRS[/caption] On 1st September 2023, Mr. CHEN Xiaodong, on behalf of CNSA, the Ambassador of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa, and Mr. Humbulani Mudau,

01 Sep Welcome address by SANSA CEO at Inaugural National Space Conference

Posted at 13:01h in News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_14130" align="alignleft" width="824"] Delegates at the National Space Conference 2023[/caption] 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

25 Jul Statement in media regarding South Africa sending astronauts to the ISS

Posted at 12:45h in News, Press Release by Vaneshree Maharaj

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. The

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

Posted at 10:55h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

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 the use and benefit of the public sector and

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

Posted at 14:25h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[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, King Sabatha

29 Mar SANSA Welcomes a new CEO

Posted at 13:49h in News, Press Release by Vaneshree Maharaj

[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 the Agency

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

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

Posted at 12:36h in Earth Observation, News, Press Release by Vaneshree Maharaj

[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 for Scientific

08 Nov South Africa/ NASA Renew Lunar Exploration Partnership

Posted at 15:12h in News by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_12900" align="alignleft" width="735"] DG DSI, Dr Mjwara and NASA's Badri Younes sign the letter of intent to commence with construction of a LEGS antenna[/caption] NASA and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) renewed their partnership in lunar exploration with

05 Nov Vacancy Re-Advertisement – CEO of SANSA

Posted at 07:26h in Uncategorized by Vaneshree Maharaj

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is a public entity under the National Department of Science and Innovation. SANSA has a mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the

03 Nov Minister Blade Nzimande launches the SANSA Space Weather Capability in Hermanus

Posted at 17:10h in News, Space Science by Vaneshree Maharaj

[caption id="attachment_12876" align="alignleft" width="853"] Minister Nzimande with Hermanus and Overberg Mayors and SANSA Board Chairman cut ribbon to Space Weather Centre[/caption] The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, launched South Africa’s new 24-hour, state-of-the-art regional Space Weather Centre