South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
Contact Details
| Postal | PO Box 484, Silverton, 0127 |
|---|---|
| Physical | Building 10, CSIR Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria |
| Tel | 012 844 0500 |
| Web | www.sansa.org.za |
Overview
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial development in space technologies. The research and work carried out at SANSA focuses on space science, engineering and technology that can promote development, build human capital and provide important national services. Much of this work involves monitoring the Earth and our surrounding environment, and using the collected data to ensure that navigation, communication technology and weather forecasting services function as intended.
SANSA's head office in Pretoria oversees SANSA operations and management of the Earth Observation programme (currently based in Hartebeesthoek); the Space Operations programme (formerly the Satellite Application Centre, located in Hartebeesthoek); and the Space Science programme (formerly the Hermanus Magnetic Observatory, located in Hermanus); as well as a newly-established Space Engineering programme situated alongside the head office. SANSA's vision is, "Accelerating space innovation for the advancement of all South African citizens, and enabling global impact". SANSA's mission is to advance South Africa's national interests by leading and pioneering in space science, technology and innovation; transforming and supporting the growth of the space industry; and collaborating globally to drive inclusive socio-economic development and a capable state.
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