South African National Space Agency
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Headquarters | Pretoria |
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Parent department | Department of Science and Innovation |
Website | www |
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is
SANSA was established on 9 December 2010 by the National Space Agency Act.[3]
Currently, SANSA's main focusses include using data obtained from
History
SANSA was formed after an act of
Throughout the 1950s to 1970s lunar and interplanetary missions conducted by
In 1980s work on the development of a launcher and a satellite had been in progress but was discontinued after 1994. In 1999, South Africa launched its first satellite,
Mission
SANSA's mission is to use space science and technology to:
- Deliver space-related services and products to the citizens of South Africa and the region.
- Support, guide and conduct research and development in space science and engineering and the practical application of the innovations they generate.
- Stimulate interest in science and develop human capacity in space science and technologies in South Africa.
- Create an environment that promotes industrial development.
- Nurture space-related partnerships to enhance South Africa's standing in the community of nations.
South African National Earth Observation Strategy
SANSA is a key contributor to the South African Earth Observation Strategy (SAEOS), for which the primary objective is "to coordinate the collection, assimilation and dissemination of Earth observation data, so that their full potential to support policy, decision-making, economic growth and sustainable development in South Africa can be realised."
SANSA will provide space-based data platforms that focus on in-situ Earth observation measurements in collaboration with entities such as the South African Earth Observation Network (SAEON).
SANSA Space Weather Centre
SANSA Space Science is host to the only Space Weather[9] Regional Warning Centre in Africa, which operates as part of the International Space Environment Service (ISES). The Space Weather Centre provides an important service to the nation by monitoring the sun and its activity to provide information, early warnings and forecasts on space weather conditions. The space weather products and services are required primarily for communication and navigation systems, in the defence, aeronautics, navigation and communication sectors.
See also
- National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP)
- SAASA, South Africa Amateur Space Administration: The Rocketry Association of SA
- SANSA Space Science
- SumbandilaSat, South African built satellite (also known as ZASAT02)
- SUNSAT, first South African satellite to be launched
- List of aerospace engineering topics
- List of government space agencies
References
- ^ "Annual Performance Plan 2022-23 - South African National Space Agency" (PDF).
- ^ "South African National Space Agency Act - South African Government" (PDF). gov.za. 10 May 2015. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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- ^ Campbell, Keith. "South Africa's space agency advances new satellite and use of imagery". Engineering News. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "SA's success in space | Pretoria News". Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "SA's space technology to help monitor worst drought in history – htxt.africa". htxt.africa. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Why a South African national space agency?" (PDF). Engineering News Online. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ "SA satellite finally lifts off". News24. 18 August 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2009.
- ^ Space Weather
- ^ a b "Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (South Africa)".
External links
- Media related to South African National Space Agency at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- South African Space Portal
- SA Amateur Space Administration