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
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has a mandate, as outlined in the South African National Space Agency Act, 2008 (Act No 36 of 2008), to co-ordinate and integrate national space science and technology programmes and conduct long-term planning
Sunspot group AR2866 is currently in a geo-effective location on the solar disk and has doubled in size in 24 hours from 6 to 7 September. When it came into view on the limb of the Sun on 5 September, it was
Latest space science research from around the world. This month in space history 6 August 1181: a supernova was observed by Chinese and Japanese astronomers 28 August 1789: Sir William Herschel discovered Saturn's moon Enceladus. Enceladus is one of
Earlier this year the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) became aware of fraudulent activities that were being perpetrated by one of its staff members. Defrauded suppliers have been coming to SANSA to submit invoices for payment, only to
PRIVACY NOTICE INTRODUCTION 1.1 This Privacy Notice explains how the South African National Space Agency (‘’SANSA’’) obtains, uses and discloses your personal information, in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (No.4 of 2013). SANSA was established
As a boy, Dr. Stewart Bernard, would look upon the crystal waters of Lake Malawi, observing the myriad colours created by the many forms of life that called it home. It was the very beginning of his prestigious career in
SANSA broke ground at the site of the new 24-hour Regional Space Weather Centre during the official sod-turning ceremony in Hermanus on 9 March 2021. Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Blade Nzimande, attended the event after he
NEOFrontiers or New Earth Observations Frontiers is a funding programme for developing new South African earth observation (EO) capabilities. It is an effort by SANSA and National Research Foundation (NRF) to grow public and private EO sectors in the country.