SANSA is an entity of the Department of Science, Technology & Innovation and will ensure the implementation of the South African National Space Strategy
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South Africa's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation has appointed a 5-member interim board for @SANSA7 following the dissolution of its previous leadership.
spaceinafrica.com/2026/10/18…
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DEVELOPING: South Africa’s #space economy is quietly transforming how we manage national infrastructure.
In early July 2026, the South African National Space Agency @SANSA7 launched a suite of advanced, satellite-powered decision-support tools aimed directly at tackling our municipal air, water, and flood crises.
We are moving beyond raw #satellite data collection to actionable environmental intelligence. Municipalities and environmental regulators can now use predictive analytics and satellite imagery for flood risk mapping, tracking dam volumes, and the spatial tracking of industrial pollutants. @MISA_CoGTA @SALGA_Gov
This is what true applied deep tech looks like, using aerospace innovation and #geospatial data to build climate-resilient public infrastructure. @environmentza
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The IAC 2026 momentum continued to grow on Day 3!
The Diversity Day brought another full day of high-level discussions, technical breakthroughs, and international collaboration. 🌎
#IAC2026 @IAC2026Antalya
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The inaugural Africa Science Diplomacy Conference takes place 30 Nov–1 Dec at the CSIR ICC, Pretoria, ahead of #SFSA2026. Co-hosted by DSTI through the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa, it advances African leadership in global science diplomacy. #ASDC2026 @africascidip
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Here are some highlights from our participation at the SANSA Open Day 2026 in Hermanus. What a fun day it was of engaging the public about Marine and Polar Sciences . Thank you @SANSA7 @Saeonews @Antarcticlegacy and everyone that came and engaged with us @kellyladi @dstigovza 🚀
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Who will be part of the conversation tomorrow?
Meet the speakers joining the Discussion Forum on “Research software as enabler and research output” on 7-8 October via Zoom:
Anelda Van der Walt | @UCT_news
Mattia Vaccari | @UCT_news
Tarylee Reddy | @MRCza
Mthetho Sovara | @CSIR
Marc Pienaar | @Saeonews /@NRF_News
Mxolisi Ngwenya | @SANSA7
Sanet Witbooi | @ninetyone_sa
Lize Von Staden | @SANBI_ZA
Mxolisi Nene | @ARCSouthAfrica
Patrick Cole | @CGS_RSA
Join the conversation: lnkd.in/dA6dduu5
#ResearchSoftware #RSE #OpenScience #DigitalResearch #SouthAfricanResearch #AfricanOpenScience
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WARNING/ALERT: An M-class flare is currently in progress. Frequencies of up to 15 MHz may be affected over the West-African region. Stay tuned to @SpaceweatherSA for more updates☀️
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“Space is opening up. More countries are launching.”
Watch @UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini’s message for World Space Week and this year’s #RocketRevolution theme.
Add your rocket launch or space event to the global map: worldspaceweek.org
#WSW2026 #WorldSpaceWeek
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🚀 “Liftoff is only the beginning.”
John Elbon of @ulalaunch, Honorary Chair of #WSW2026, invites you to join the #RocketRevolution!
Watch his message and celebrate through October 10.
Add your event to the global map: worldspaceweek.org
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Egagasini Node and SAPRI participated in the SANSA Open Day to engage visitors in discussions about the deep interconnectedness between people and the environment and the importance of understanding and protecting the systems that sustain us.
@dstigovza @NRF_News @SANSA7
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The SA Geodesy Working Group (SAGWG) is officially being inaugurated at the National Geodesy Workshop underway in Pretoria.
Yesterday, delegates participating in the workshop visited the Hartebeesthoek facilities of the SARAO and SANSA. #SAGWG2026 #Geodesy2026
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Science Forum South Africa invites you to explore how research can translate into impact, with conversations on financing science, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship and science diplomacy.
2–4 Dec | CSIR ICC, Pretoria
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3RjYutB
#SFSA2026
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Meet one of our insightful speakers, Mr Mxolisi Ngwenya, Senior Software Engineer at @SANSA7, will present “From Research Models to Operational Products: Bridging Scientific Research and Software Engineering” during the online discussion forum on ‘Research software as enabler and research output’, to be held via Zoom on 7-8 October 2026.
Join the conversation:
nstf.org.za/2026/09/04/resea…
#ResearchSoftware #ResearchSoftwareEngineering #RSE #OpenScience #ReproducibleResearch #ResearchInfrastructure #DigitalResearch #ResearchInnovation #ResearchPolicy
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🏛️ #AYSC2026 brings experts & young research leaders together to tackle Africa’s water & sanitation challenges through science diplomacy and youth-led innovation. 🌍
📍 WSU, Mthatha
📅 13–15 Sept 2026
#ASSAf #SAYAS #ScienceDiplomacy #Agenda2063
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💧 #AYSC2026 Spotlight: How Clean Water Unlocks Education! 📚✨
UCT PhD candidate Abdiaziz Ahmed examines how household water access affects school attendance, with especially strong gains for young girls. 👧📖🚰
👉 Programme: buff.ly/82neOSQ
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Take learning beyond the classroom with #RocketRevolution, a free challenge exploring rockets and space science. Live 5–11 Oct.
🚀 90-minute learning experience
🌍 Schools worldwide
🏅 Yakka rewards & prizes
🧑🚀 Free teacher resources
Register: worldspaceacademy.io
#WSW2026
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🔬🌍 MEET THE VOICES OF #AYSC2026! 🌍🔬
🎙️ Prof Albert Modi
🎙️ Prof Constance Rusike
🌍 Dr Tomiwa Adeleke
💧 Dr Abigail Nyathi
🤖 Mr Prince Mokone
🌱 Dr Lungelo Buthelezi
💡 Dr Tsholofelo Tladi
🔬 Dr Kgotla Masibi
Full programme & speaker line-up: buff.ly/82neOSQ
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Meet our #Marion83 #SANAP Overwintering Team.
Wishing them all the best for their time on #MarionIsland!
sanap.ac.za/meet_m83
@environmentza @dstigovza @NRF_News @SAWeatherServic @SANSA7 @sapri_dsti
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If you're in Grades 8-11 at a registered South African school, or home school, you're eligible to enter. Simply draw your character, write a short explanation of your idea, and submit it through the online portal.
Enter now by going to mascot.sansa.org.za/
#MascotCompetition
