SANSA Space Weather

10/05/2024

Several CMEs with Earth-directed components from most of the M- and X-class flares are expected to affect Earth. A CME is a cloud of charged particles from the Sun and can reach Earth between one and three days. The CMEs that were observed on 8 May are likely to reach Earth later today, Friday 10 May and into tomorrow, Saturday 11 May 2024.

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Space weather is caused by explosions on the Sun that can interact with the Earth's magnetic field and upper atmosphere and disrupt our technological systems both in space and on the ground. Industries that rely on navigation and telecommunication services are at risk due to the adverse effects of s...

20/11/2023

Space Weather Bulletin

20 Nov 2023, composed at 11:09 SAST

An M-class solar flare occurred at 11:00 SAST today, causing HF signal absorption. Frequencies of up to 27 MHz were affected.

EVENTS;

An M-class flare

SYSTEMS AFFECTED;

HF Communications

04/11/2023

30/10/2023

A legendary victory for the Springboks! Congratulations on conquering the Rugby World Cup 2023. This win symbolizes the strength and unity of our nation. Thank you for the inspiration!

20/10/2023

20/10/2023

Two members of the South African National Treasury visited South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in Hermanus yesterday in an attempt to understand our operational business needs better.

19/10/2023

Two members of the South African National Treasury visited South African National Space Agency (SANSA) in Hermanus today in an attempt to understand our operational business needs better.

19/10/2023

SANSA Hermanus and SUN Magnetics is currently presenting a weeklong workshop titled "Mastering Electromagnetic Simulation” with SUN Magnetics simulation tools for superconductive electronics to a group of international participants.

18/10/2023

Happy Birthday Luzette! SANSA Hermanus appreciates you.