Space technology

Workshop on satellite navigation for SADC yields positive results Several far-reaching applications and benefits of satellite navigation applications were identified by delegates at the first workshop of the African Satellite Communication and Galileo Application (AFSAGA).

CSIR increases availability of geospatial images Accessibility of spatial information to all tiers of government is becoming a reality through the CSIR Satellite Applications Centre's expertise in providing fully automated preprocessing chains and enterprise-scaled automation of geospatial products.

New 9 m Intelsat antenna installed at CSIR Hartebeesthoek A 10th full-motion antenna has been erected at the CSIR Satellite Applications Centre at Hartebeesthoek. The new antenna, which operates in Ku band, was commissioned by long-time client, Intelsat.

CSIR provides launch support for broadcast satellite SPACEWAY 3 When Arianespace placed two communications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit, the CSIR Satellite Applications Centre provided tracking, telemetry and command for the SPACEWAY 3 satellite in the early hours of 15 August 2007.