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A geomagnetic storm has hit Earth – a space scientist explains what causes them

AMORÈ ELSJE NEL A geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky in parts of the US during the first weekend in October. South Africa’s National Space Agency (Sansa) told reporters that the storm had originated from a solar flare “that erupted…

  • The Conversation
SA’s new space infrastructure hub is one of five priority projects identified by the recent sustainable infrastructure development symposium (Sids) initiative.Image: 123RF/ROMOLO TAVANI
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SA space agency aiming for R4.47bn in infrastructure funding

SA’s new space infrastructure hub will boost local space industry capabilities and provide the government and private sector customers with data sourced from new satellites geared to local needs, the CEO of the South African National…

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