SANSA Space Science

SANSA is host to the only Space Weather Regional Warning Centre in Africa, which operates as part of the International Space Environment Service (ISES). SANSA’s Space Weather Centre provides an important service to the nation by monitoring the Sun and its activity, and by providing space weather forecasts, warnings, alerts, and environmental data on space weather conditions.

Space weather products and services are required primarily for communication and navigation systems in the defence, aeronautics, navigation and communication sectors. The Space Weather Centre offers products and services to both the general public and clients.