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SGAC South Africa
Welcome to the South African national page! 2011 is an exciting year for space activities in South Africa. Our page intends to keep you informed on the advancements in space science and technology in South Africa. Share your space activities, ideas and news with us! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our National Point of Contact. If an event or an important link is missing, please tell us! There is always the chance to get involved in SGAC.
Young Space Activities Overview in South Africa
From the Sumbandila satellite to Space School Africa events, South Africa is increasing its capabilities in space ventures. From agricultural applications to improving health services and education, space technology has become an indispensable component in today’s modern information society. SGAC South Africa provides you with global networking capabilities, allowing you to increase your role in scientific studies, exploration and the utilisation of space. Many of the events focus on global collaboration with participation from other countries such as France, Australia, Romania, Nigeria, Syria, Saudi Arabia and many more.
The objectives of SGAC South Africa are:
- Encourage and engage the youth of South Africa to be part of the space initiative
- To create activities such as Yuri’s Teleconference to promote space science to students
- To provide a dynamic forum for members to participate in active discussions and expand their knowledge
Country-Specific Events in 2011
- 2011 Space Generation Congress(SGC) and 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC) South Africa: South Africa is privileged to host both SGC and the 62nd IAC in 2011, and it is the awaited opportunity to show the international community South Africa’s capabilities. SGC 2011, the first of its kind on the African continent will be attended by a wide spectrum of international delegates. SGC will provide an avenue for the young space generation to deliberate on issues bordering the crucial topic: "Space for the developing world".
- Yuri’s Teleconference: 12 April 2011: Similar to Yuri´s night, this event celebrates two space exploration milestones - the launch of the first human into space, Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961 and the launch of the first Space Shuttle, STS-1, on April 12, 1981. The teleconference event aims to initiate dialogues between students around the world with similar space interests.
- We Want Our Future: Outreach Postcard Activity: In association with the We Want Our Future Initiative, a grassroots space-based outreach campaign, SGAC South Africa will be collaborating with young South African students to recognize the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). The postcard activity aims to challenge students to create postcards of their dreams for the future of space and to spark creativity and motivation in students.
- Space School Africa Programme: The focus of Space School Africa is educational outreach and offers students the opportunity to learn and experience aspects of the outer-atmospheric environment.
- World Space Week (WSW, 4 to 10 October): WSW is a global space celebration of international space science and technology achievements. More information on events will be posted soon! Do you have an idea for WSW event in South Africa? We’d love to hear it from you!
Interesting Web Links for the Young Generation in South Africa
Media
Ernie Halberg discovers Asteroid 2010 DC, the first discovery of an asteroid by a school student in South Africa: http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=264387&cat=15
South Africa’s Sumbandila Satellite Mission Blog: http://sumbandilamission.blogspot.com/
Industry, Facilities and Education
South African space Agency: www.sansa.org.za
South African space Association: www.spacesa.org
The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa: http://www.saao.ac.za/assa/
Sunspace: http://www.sunspace.co.za/home/?url=/home
South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO): www.saao.ac.za/
Emerging Astronaut Programme: www.nydt.org/home.asp?pid=1090
National Research Foundation: www.nrf.ac.za/
National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme: www.star.ac.za/
Institute for the Development of Emerging Achievers and Leaders [IDEALS]: www.nydt.org/home
South African Space Portal – a great website to South Africa’s space facilities: www.space.gov.za/index.php
Cape Peninsula University of Technology: www.cput.ac.za/
University of Witswatersrand: web.wits.ac.za/WitsHome.htm
Space Commercial Services: www.comspace.co.za/
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): www.csir.co.za/
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