The South African space programme has been active since the early years of space exploration and established a reputation for accuracy and reliability in the international space community.

Today, the South African National Space Agency carries out research and work focused 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.

These services are fundamental to aviation and SANSA, as a sponsor of the Parys Air Show 2022, was there to educate and inform aviation participants and enthusiasts about its essential services to the industry. Smoke On Go spoke to representative and communications practitioner, Daleen Fouche.

Learn more about SANSA and high frequency communications below.

Predictions in space weather have a large impact on many aspects of our lives. Learn more about SANSA and space weather below.