The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is a public entity that 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 South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is an agency of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSI) under the National Government of South Africa.
The research and work carried out at the South African National Space Agency (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.
The South African National Space Agency’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.
The vision of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is accelerating space innovation for the advancement of all South African citizens, and enabling global impact.
The mission of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) 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.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mr Patrick Ndlovu
Board Members
- Mr Benjamin Francois Denner
- Ms Nomfuneko Majaja
- Ms Lumka Msibi
- Prof Azwinndini Muronga
- Ms Jessie Ndaba
- Adv Lindelwa Ndziba
- Adv Lufuno Nevondwe
- Mr Molawa Ngoetjana
- Mr Tlou Ramaru
- Mr Nkhangweni Rambau
- Ms Charlotte Segage
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Humbulani Mudau
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Brighton Jenna
Senior Management
- Mr Raoul Hodges (Executive Director: Space Science)
- Ms Sibingile Mazibuko (Executive Director: Enterprise Services)
- Prof Abel Ramoelo (Executive Director: Earth Observation)
- Mr Tiaan Strydom (Acting Executive Director: SANSA Space Operations)
Communications Officers
- Ms Daleen Fouche (Communications Practitioner)
- Ms Vaneshree Maharaj (Enterprise Communication Manager)
- Ms Emelia Mosima (Communications Practitioner)
Contact Details
The contact details of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Building 10, CSIR Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 484, Silverton, 0127 |
| Telephone: | 012 844 0500 |
| Email: | information@sansa.org.za |
| Website: | www.sansa.org.za |
