South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

06/06/2026

Meet our incredible space experts at the Pretoria airshow today inspiring our future space generation.

05/06/2026

To infinity and beyond! Visit the space agency stand at the museum show (Hanger 4) from 5-6 June and let us take your future aspirations to new heights.

04/06/2026

🌍 Youth Month 2026

🚀✨ This Youth Month, we're celebrating the power of young minds and the endless possibilities of space science. Join us for an inspiring day of career insights, team challenges, and a journey into the exciting world of the space industry.

Whether you dream of becoming a scientist, engineer, programmer, or innovator, the future starts now.
Come discover how today's youth are shaping tomorrow's space economy.

Register here SANSA Youth Day Event - 20 June 2026 free entry, limited seats available, open to all youth.

04/06/2026

🚀 June Holiday Program

Ready for an unforgettable space adventure? Join us for a Journey to the Cosmos, where young explorers will discover the wonders of the universe through exciting hands-on activities, games, and interactive learning experiences.

Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/uxAkQFvL3W before 25 June 2026 to secure your spot.

02/06/2026

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa and the South African National Space Agency, will lead the participation of the South African space sector at the upcoming International Astronautical Congress to be held in Antalya from 05–09 October 2026.

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International Astronautical Congress (IAC) The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Aerospace Maritime and Defence Industries Association of South Africa and the South African National Space Agency, will lead the participation of the South African space s...

01/06/2026

SANSA’s Earth Observation Intelligence for Smarter Financial Risk Management

Financial institutions are increasingly required to respond rapidly and accurately to claims arising from natural disasters, fires, and other environmental events. Advances in satellite-based Earth Observation now enable these impacts to be assessed with greater accuracy, speed, and transparency.

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) provides Earth Observation satellite data and analytical solutions that support financial and insurance institutions in:

• Quantifying damage following natural disasters and wildfire events
• Providing independent, evidence-based assessments to support claims verification
• Strengthening risk management and due diligence processes
• Enabling data-driven decision-making through reliable satellite intelligence

Through SANSA’s advanced Earth Observation capabilities, financial institutions can strengthen their ability to respond to disaster-related claims while improving transparency, efficiency, and accuracy in assessments.

For more information about SANSA’s Earth Observation products and services, please contact Customer Services: [email protected] or contact Mr. Khumbulani Mkhize: [email protected]

FNB Hollard Compass Insurance Company Limited Old Mutual South Africa OUTsurance Momentum Discovery South Africa Auto&General Insurance Company Ltd Insurance Institute of Gauteng Absa South Africa

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29/05/2026

The inaugural Africa Space Law & Policy Conference marks an important milestone in advancing dialogue on the governance of Africa's space activities.

As the continent's space ecosystem continues to evolve, ongoing collaboration between governments, academia, industry and legal experts will be essential in creating an enabling environment for sustainable growth.

Following two days of insightful discussions, knowledge sharing and strategic engagement, delegates are now enjoying a networking session at SANSA's Hartebeesthoek facility. The gathering provides an opportunity to strengthen connections, exchange perspectives and foster the relationships that will drive Africa's space sector forward.

29/05/2026

The Africa Space Law & Policy Conference 2026 may be ending today, but the work of building Africa’s space economy continues.

Delegates are currently at SANSA HBK for a site tour and networking session. One clear point of consensus among the delegates is that establishing strong legal foundations is essential for the sustainable growth of Africa’s space economy.

Institute of Air and Space Law

29/05/2026

Powerful female panel sharing Africa's Role in Global Space Governance at Institute of Air and Space Law

29/05/2026

🚀 Dream of being part of South Africa's space story? SANSA is calling all passionate science and engineering students to apply for the 2027 Postgraduate Bursaries! Whether you're heading into Honours, Masters, or a Doctorate, this could be your launchpad. 🛸 Head over to https://www.sansa.org.za/bursaries/ to find out how to apply. Share this with a future space scientist!