Join SANSA for World Space Week to celebrate women in space

22 Sep 2021

SANSA Space Weather Centre in Hermanus

World Space Week is an international celebration of Space science and technology, and its contribution to the improvement of human lives. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women in Space”. SANSA will host several activities during Space Week to highlight the important contribution of South African women to the local space sector.

A webinar series exploring exciting topics daily, featuring the women at SANSA and their pioneering work, will run from Monday 4 to Friday 8 October. The webinars will be live at 14h00 daily during the week and each will feature the diverse and passionate women who are pursuing careers in space.

To win a goody bag of SANSA merchandise join all five webinars and answer the question posted at the end of each webinar. Send all five answers to dfouche@sansa.org.za by 17h00 on 8 October 2021 with your full name and contact number.

SANSA is also re-opening its very popular public tours at the Hermanus Facility and tours are planned daily during 5- 7 October at 11h00. These tours are free of charge and recommended for everyone interested in the work of the Space Agency. Please book your spot in advance as tours are limited to 15 people per tour. To book, send an email to events@sansa.org.za.

World Space Week Webinar Programme:

Monday, 4 October:

“Space Solutions from Hermanus” by Dr Lee-Anne McKinnell, SANSA Managing Director

Tuesday, 5 October

Meet the Space Weather Forecasters: Forecasting Space Weather to protect technology

Wednesday, 6 October

Making Research Count by Dr Rendani Nndanganeni and Dr Tshimangadzo Matamba

Thursday, 7 October

All things data: Data stewardship, interpretation and dissemination for science advancement

Friday 8, October

From Classroom to Boardroom: Using Space to inspire Science Career Choices

For more information, send an email to spacesci-info@sansa.org.za or contact Daleen Fouche at dfouche@sansa.org.za