SumbandilaSat on its way to Russia
South Africa's R26-million low-orbit satellite is on its way to Russia, where it is scheduled to be launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome around mid-August.
Google research awards for SA duo
Two researchers from South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have won Google Research Awards, together worth R1.2-million, for their work in human language technologies and wireless and mobile communication systems.
New antenna for satellite centre
South Africa has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art X-band antenna at its Satellite Applications Centre north-west of Johannesburg. The R22-million antenna will enable the centre to track more earth observation satellites and increase its archive of earth observation data.
Recession 'won't jeopardise SKA'
Delegates attending the Square Kilometre Array Forum in Cape Town believe the global economic crisis will not have a negative impact on the radio telescope project, saying it presents a unique opportunity to invest in critical science and infrastructure skills.
SA space agency a step closer
South Africa plans to set up its own space agency this year to co-ordinate projects such as the Square Kilometre Array bid, the Southern African Large Telescope, and the country's second satellite, due to be launched in March.
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