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The South African space sector are invited to express their interest to participate in the SA Inc. Exhibition Stand at the upcoming International Astronautical Congress to be held in Antalya from 05–09 October 2026. sansa.org.za/2026/05/invita…

Good luck Team @StrathmoreLaw for competing in #ManfredLachsMootCourt on #AfricanSpaceLaw. @dstigovza @the_dtic

Good Luck Team from @UPTuks with the #ManfredLachsMootCourt in #AfricanSpaceLaw @dstigovza @the_dtic

🚀 Africa's future in space governance takes centre stage TODAY in Pretoria as @the_dtic in partnership with @SANSA7 hosts the 17th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition at Casa Toscana Convention Centre. 🌎 #SpaceLaw #ManfredLachs2026

Happy #AfricaDay2026 and the #ManfredLachsMootCourt 2026 has begun in sunny South Africa. Teams from South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Nigeria are participating to win in #AfricaSpaceLaw. @the_dtic @dstgovza

The DSTI has tabled a R10.4 billion budget for the financial year 2026/27, to be used over the next three years to catalyse economic growth and build an inclusive, responsive National System of Innovation. Read the full statement here: shorturl.at/ziVEM

SANSA is proud to host the 2nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Space Weather User Workshop, bringing international experts and stakeholders to Hermanus from 8 to 9 June 2026.

May is Africa Month — a time to celebrate the continent’s rich heritage, its collective achievements, and, increasingly, its ambitions beyond the horizon of Earth itself. This year, the celebrations carry a distinctly cosmic dimension. read more: sansa.org.za/2026/05/space-…

Minister Aucamp @environmentza confirmed that #M82 overwintering team #MarionIsland will return to SA following fuel supply challenges impacting operations. Audio available 👇 omny.fm/shows/op-en-wa… #SANAP @dstigovza @NRF_News @SAWeatherServic @SANSA7 @sapri_dsti @zarsg

Dr Mpho Tshisaphungo represented SANSA and it's space weather capability at the 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, hosted by @AfricanAirlines this week. She discussed the risk of space weather to the industry and how the industry can manage the impacts.

@Saeonews and #SAPRI participated in the 2026 @dstigovza Budget Vote exhibition at Iziko Museum, in Cape Town on 15 May 2026. Egagasini, EFTEON, uLwazi & Fynbos Nodes, showcased environmental research, science engagement initiatives and immersive Marion Island VR experiences📷

Join us for a pre-Budget Vote 35 event at the Iziko Museum. Prof. Vukosi Marivate lectures on how AI can drive South Africa's development agenda. Friday, 15 May. 10:00 — 12:30. Follow the conversation on Youtube.

From Space to Response: SANSA's Earth Observation Intelligence on Cape Town Flood Disaster. See how satellite data reveals flood impact. Read more: sansa.org.za/2026/05/from-s…

The SANSA facility in Hermanus felt the full force of the recent winter storm. Our facility sustained some damage, but when we stepped outside yesterday, this is what greeted us. Our thoughts are with all the affected communities that are still battling the effects of the storm.

Minister Nzimande recently highlighted how the South African National Space Agency uses Earth observation to monitor our environment and assist in disaster management like floods. Crucially, this initiative aims to inspire rural youth to pursue space careers.

The Department and its entity, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), together with the AmaXhosa Kingdom Great House officially launched the Natural Resource Management Programme (NRMP) at Nqadu Great Place in the Eastern Cape on 8 May 2026.

The Minister of Science,Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, and the Deputy Minister, Dr. Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the Department’s 2026/27 Budget Vote Debate on Friday, 15 May 2026.

Budget Vote 35 is 3 days away. On Friday, 15 May, Minister Prof Blade Nzimande presents the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's plans for the year ahead to Parliament. #BudgetVote2026 #DSTI

SANSA has a vacancy for a Researcher with a Space Physics Focus at the Hermanus site. You can apply here: l1nq.com/dymfrsp