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Prof Martinez becomes first African to win Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal - Space in Africa South African space expert, Prof Peter Martinez becomes the first African to win the Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal. The medal is in honour of the late American aeronautical engineer and painter, primarily known for becoming both a pioneer in the art world and the realm of scientific engineering...

Congratulations to Prof. Peter Martinez!

Congratulations to the 2020 IAF Award Winners!

An important element of the IAF Mission is the acknowledgment of remarkable achievements by IAF member organizations across the whole space sector. For this reason, the IAF confers a number of awards every year to individuals and groups who have distinguished themselves in space cooperation and space activities at a global level.

And the award goes to..

IAF World Space Award:

The Chang'e 4 Mission Leaders

WU Weiren, Designer-in-Chief of China’s Lunar Exploration Program

YU Dengyun, Deputy Designer-in-Chief of China's Lunar Exploration Program

SUN Zezhou, Designer-in-Chief of probe system of Chang’e-4 Program

Allan D. Emil Memorial Award:

Dr. K Sivan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

IAF Hall of Fame:

Dr. Tomifumi Godai, Former President, International Astronautical Federation (IAF); Former Senior Vice President of National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA)

Prof. Elizabeth Kordyum, Head of the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy of the Institute of Botany of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Prof. Yu Menglun, Engineer at China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT)

Prof. Meng Zhizhong, Chief senior technical adviser of the Shanghai Academy of Space Flight Technology

Frank J. Malina Astronautics Medal:

Prof. Peter Martinez, Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation

IAF Excellence in “3G” Diversity Award:

European Space Agency

IAF Excellence in Industry Award:

AIRBUS Defence and Space


Find more information at iafastro.org

📢 Postponement of 1st IAA Africa Symposium on Small Satellites:

Committed to the health and safety of our participants, speakers, exhibitors and conference employees, the IAA Africa Organising Committee has made the difficult decision to postpone the 1st IAA African Symposium on Small Satellites, which was scheduled to take place from the 11-14th of May in Stellenbosch, South Africa. While this will come as a disappointment to many, this decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the wellbeing of all participants given the ongoing threat of CoV-19. The 1st IAA African Symposium on Small Satellites will now take place from the 10th-13th of May 2021. All registered participants, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors will be contacted directly by the IAA Africa conference organisers to discuss refunds and next steps regarding abstract submissions.

We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience that this postponement may cause, and should you have any further concerns, please feel free to contact our conference organiser on:
Project Manager: Zelda Coetzee
Email: [email protected]

In the interim, we wish you good health and look forward to hosting you in 2021.

Keep an eye on our website for updates:
www.iaa-africa2020.co.za

Reminder!
Abstract submissions for the 1st IAA African Symposium on Small Satellites is closing on the 31/01/2020. Don't miss the opportunity to engage with regional and international stakeholders on matters related to 'Space for Sustainable Development in Africa'.
Please visit the website https://lnkd.in/gjkUf9J for more on: Registering, Abstract Submissions, Thematic Themes, the Student Mission Competition, Exhibiting and Sponsorship.

1st IAA African Symposium on Small Satellites | 11-14 May 2020 | Stellenbosch, South Africa Focusing on current industry trends and innovation, The IAA African Symposium on Small Satellites will take place 11-14 May 2020 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Cameroon Plans To Launch A National Space Programme - Space in Africa The African space race is expanding, and from the look of things, Cameroon – Nigeria’s geographical neighbour – is making concrete plans to join the fray. Cameroon recently launched feasibility studies for a space programme, purportedly known as Camspace. Cameroon’s Minister of Posts and Tel...

Why Africa Should Consider Asteroid Mining - Space in Africa Africa is home to large mining activities. The mining industry is an integral part of the African economy, contributing via intra-state trade and exports. Ongoing mining projects worth more than US$1 billion are taking place in South Africa (PGM 69%; gold: 31%), Guinea (bauxite and aluminum), Madaga...

Four African Countries Reignite Plan To Launch Pan-African Satellite Constellation - Space in Africa

African Space Industry Now Generating Over USD 7 Billion Annually, To Exceed USD 10 Billion By 2024 - Space in Africa Lagos, Nigeria, 11 June 2019: Space in Africa, the authority on news, data, and market analysis for the African space industry, has just released the African Space Industry Report– 2019 Edition. The report covers Africa’s journey in space from 1998 through May 2019 and explains how the industry ...

Cape Town now has more animal, plant species than any other city in the world – 1,500 more than its nearest competitor But at the same time, the Cape’s natural beauty is under threat.

Enrollment for MPhil in Space Studies now open at University of Cape Town


Potential participants are encouraged to apply by
15 May 2019. To apply, or for more information, visit
spacelab.uct.ac.za or contact [email protected]

http://www.spacelab.uct.ac.za/news/enrollment-mphil-now-open

Enrollment for MPhil in Space Studies now open | Space Lab Prepare yourself for an exciting career in space science and technology by doing the MPhil in Space Studies at the University of Cape Town. This multi-disciplinary degree covers the scientific, technical, policy and regulatory aspects of space technology and its societal applications. The programme....

Thanks from the UCT SpaceLab in Cape Town!

IRS Flying Laptop on Twitter “I took a picture of Cape Town, the 2nd most populous urban area in South Africa! ”

In the last month, UCT students controlled the Mars rover in a simulated space mission; forensic entomologists worked hard to ensure that evidence from insects will make it into the courts; the GSB's new solution space in Philippi brought the university’s business resources directly to the community; and UCT staff and students partnered with Fezeka Secondary School in Gugulethu to actively help learners into tertiary institutions.

Read the August 2017 edition of UCT News: http://bit.ly/2i4vmrB