South Africa's next satellite project

24th January 2013 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's next satellite project

From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.

The South African National Space Agency is developing a new South African satellite programme. Keith Campbell has the story.

Keith Campbell:
South Africa is a member of the African Resources and Environmental Management Constellation programme and the new satellite, provisionally designated ZA-ARMC1, would be this country’s contribution to the constellation. SANSA CEO Dr Sandile Malinga gives an overview of the programme.

SANSA CEO Dr Sandile Malinga

Keith Campbell:
SANSA Space Programme Manager Francois Denner outlines the next phase of the satellite programme.

SANSA Space Programme Manager Francois Denner

Shannon de Ryhove:
Other news making headlines this week: Samsung renews its Afcon sponsor contract and launches its fan zone.

Communications group Samsung has renewed its contract with the Confederation of African Football to sponsor the Orange Africa Cup of Nations for another three years as it launches this year’s fan zone initiative.

Samsung Electronics sports marketing group senior manager Jae Hoon Lee

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