Space Companies in South Africa
12 space organizations headquartered in South Africa driving innovation in the global aerospace industry.
Quick Facts
- National space agency
- SANSA
- Agency established
- 2010
- Agency headquarters
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Tracked organizations
- 12 space companies & agencies
- Industry active since
- 2008
- Primary space hub
- Stellenbosch (5 companies)
- Leading sector
- satellite-manufacturing (4 companies)
About SANSA
The South African National Space Agency coordinates South Africa's space activities including satellite operations, space weather monitoring, and Earth observation. SANSA operates ground stations supporting international missions and promotes space science research.
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Quick Stats
- Companies with funding
- 0
- Active/Operational
- 9
- In Development
- 3
All Companies (12)
AAC Space Africa
operationalPart of AAC Clyde Space group providing African satellite manufacturing capability. Integration faci…
Aerobotics
operationalAerobotics provides AI-powered crop intelligence using satellite and drone imagery. Precision agricu…
African Space Industry Association
operationalThe African Space Industry Association promotes the development of Africa's space sector. ASIA conne…
CubeSpace
operationalCubeSpace manufactures ADCS systems and reaction wheels for small satellites. Products range from mi…
Dragonfly Aerospace
operationalDragonfly Aerospace is one of South Africa's largest private space companies, providing commercial s…
NewSpace Systems
operationalSpace component manufacturer specializing in reaction wheels, star trackers, and attitude determinat…
SANSA
operationalThe South African National Space Agency coordinates South Africa's space activities including satell…
SCS Space
operationalSCS Space (Space Commercial Services) provides commercial nanosatellite missions and tailored space …
Simera Sense
operationalSimera Sense provides intelligent satellite imaging cameras and complete Earth observation missions.…
Astrofica Technologies
developmentAstrofica Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a satellite technol…
Hypersonic Technology
developmentHypersonic Technology, founded in 2020 and based in Pretoria, South Africa, is a developing company …
Space Advisory Company
developmentSpace Advisory Company, founded in 2015 and based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a consulting firm s…