The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth.
Satellites make it safely into orbit, thanks to the CSIR
February 2009 has been a busy month for the CSIR Satellite Applications Centre and its tracking, telemetry and command team supporting launch agencies worldwide to put satellites safely into orbit.