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The Webb First Deep Field image; the curved red features are incredibly distant and early galaxies, from some 13.2-billion years ago, the light from which has been gravitationally distorted
Nasa has released the first image from the James Webb Space Telescope
12th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) on Monday released the first image produced by its latest instrument, the James Webb Space Telescope. The image, designated Webb’s First... 


DSI, CSIR launch Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa
8th July 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on July 8 officially launched the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa (SDCfA)... 


Virgin Galactic’s current WhiteKnightTwo mothership, VMS Eve
Virgin Galactic places order for new spaceplane motherships
7th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

US sub-orbital space tourism company Virgin Galactic (not to be confused with spun-off and now separate sister company Virgin Orbit) announced on Wednesday that it had ordered two new ‘mothership’... 


An artist’s impression of Vega-C entering space
Europe’s latest space rocket is ready for launch
5th July 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that its new Vega-C medium-lift space launch vehicle (rocket) is ready for its first flight. Lift-off could happen, assuming correct weather... 


Artist’s impression of FORUM in orbit
European Space Agency awards new satellite project to Airbus
29th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a €160-million contract to develop the agency’s Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring (FORUM) satellite.... 


The Orion spacecraft on top of the Space Launch System rocket on the launch pad, with the ESM in the centre of the photo, immediately under the gantry.
Airbus highlights its key role, through ESA, in Nasa’s Artemis crewed space programme
28th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

With the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) having declared that the testing programme for the Artemis I Moon mission had been concluded and that its Space Launch System... 


South Africa is back in contention for the birthplace of humankind
28th June 2022 By: Bloomberg

Fossils of early human ancestors in South Africa may be 1 million years older than previously thought, according to a new study, putting the country back in contention for the place where humankind... 


An image of hydrogen fuel cells
Mitochondria Energy to build a fuel cell manufacturing facility in the Vaal SEZ in 2023
28th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Hydrogen fuel cell developer Mitochondria Energy is planning to build a hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility in the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) forming part of the wider Hydrogen Valley... 


Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl programme trains 4 000
27th June 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

The number of young girls trained under information and communications technology group Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl programme is expected to reach 4 000 by the end of the financial year. Starting from... 


Nasa has determined that its Artemis I Moon mission should be prepared for launch
27th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has announced that the test phase for the Artemis I space mission had been completed. This decision followed the analysis of the data... 


Greater support for, inclusion of women in sciences will accelerate development
23rd June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Encouraging more women to participate in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI) will not only help to reduce underrepresentation in these industries, but will also... 


A lunar nuclear fission surface power concept
Nasa and US Department of Energy award contracts to develop lunar nuclear power systems
22nd June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) announced on Tuesday that three proposed design concepts for nuclear fission power on the surface of the Moon had been selected for... 


An artist’s impression of ESA’s proposed Moon Village
European Union seeking radioactive power for space missions
22nd June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Belgium-based international engineering and consultancy group Tractebel has been selected to head a research and innovation consortium, designated Pulsar, to conduct research into dynamic... 


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Roche reveals compact molecular diagnostics system
22nd June 2022

Pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostics technology company Roche has unveiled its new compact molecular diagnostics system, which is geared towards improving access to medical diagnostics... 


Joburg to award four smart city challenge winners, applauds quality of solutions
21st June 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) would be announcing four winners for its yearly Smart City Innovation Challenge instead of three owing to the quality of solutions received, said CoJ Smart City... 


UCT vice-chancellor appointed IARU chair
20th June 2022 By: Darren Parker

University of Cape Town (UCT) vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has been elected as International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) chairperson, marking the first time in the... 


SpaceX given conditional environmental clearance to launch its new Starship spacecraft
15th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given conditional environmental clearance to SpaceX to launch its latest and biggest spacecraft, the Starship, on its latest and biggest rocket, the... 


An image of a vaccine scientist
World Bank approves R7.6bn loan to boost vaccination drive
14th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Following a request by the South African government for assistance in financing vaccine procurement contracts, the World Bank Group, on June 13, approved a R7.6-billion ($480-million) loan for... 


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Technology-driven vibratory equipment manufacturer emerges stronger
9th June 2022

As South African engineered vibratory equipment manufacturer Kwatani emerges stronger, having overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the technology-driven company is reviewing options of... 


The main body of the Europa Clipper, after its arrival at JPL
Nasa takes delivery of the main body of its biggest yet planetary probe
8th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has reported that the main body of its largest ever planetary space probe, the Europa Clipper, had been delivered to its Jet Propulsion... 


Bloemfontein observatory now hosting robotic telescope as part of international project
8th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

A robotic telescope has been installed at the University of the Free State’s (UFS’s) Boyden Observatory, situated some 26 km east of the provincial capital of Bloemfontein. The telescope,... 


The complete Artemis I rocket, on the crawler transporter, photographed earlier this year
Nasa rolls the Artemis I Moon rocket out again for another dress rehearsal attempt
6th June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), commenced the roll-out, on its crawler transporter, of the complete Artemis I Moon rocket at about 06h10 South African... 


Yet another triumph for South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope
1st June 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope array has again proven its worth with yet another unprecedented discovery: what appears to be an unusually slowly rotating radio-emitting neutron star. The... 


Roche's Cobas 5800 system
Roche reveals compact molecular diagnostics system
31st May 2022 By: Darren Parker

Pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostics technology company Roche has unveiled its new compact molecular diagnostics system, which is geared towards improving access to medical diagnostics... 


European Space Agency concept of an SBSP array
US space agency to re-examine potential of space-based power for use on Earth
30th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Agency (Nasa) is re-examining the potential for space-based solar power (SBSP), an official of the agency told the International Space Development Conference... 


The Starliner touches down at the White Sands Missile Range in the US State of New Mexico
Nasa reports successful landing of new Boeing space capsule after second test flight
27th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner space capsule successfully landed in the western US, early Thursday morning (00h49) South African time. This marked the end of the Starliner’s second uncrewed orbital... 


CSIR Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials chief researcher and manager Professor Suprakas Sinha Ray
Top ranked CSIR materials scientist Ray praises research centre team
26th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials chief researcher and manager Professor Suprakas Sinha Ray has praised the team at the... 


An artist’s impression of diffractive solar sails
Nasa funding the further development of advanced solar sail concept for space propulsion
25th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), has awarded funding of $2-million, over two years, for the further development of an advanced solar sail concept, to... 


Boeing competitor for Nasa commercial crew transport successfully docked at space station
23rd May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) at 02h28 South African time on Saturday. Members of the ISS crew opened the Starliner’s hatch at... 


The Starliner capsule is successfully launched on its second uncrewed test flight by an Atlas V rocket
Boeing’s new space capsule successfully launched on second uncrewed test flight
20th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner space capsule was successfully launched, on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US... 


City of Johannesburg partners with IITPSA to support ICT and digital skills development
20th May 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Economic Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute for Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) to... 


Nedbank invests in RapidDeploy for rapid response technology for public safety
18th May 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Nedbank has made an equity investment into emergency response technology platform RapidDeploy to deliver life-saving rapid response technology for public safety. The firm... 


Nasa and Boeing planning second uncrewed test flight of latter’s spacecraft for this week
18th May 2022 By: Rebecca Campbell

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) and giant US aerospace group Boeing hoped to launch the latter’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on its second uncrewed test flight on... 


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