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Quest Volume 7 Number 2 2011
Authors : Collier, Andrew | Cilliers, Pierre | Stephenson, Judy | Moraal, Harm | Sutcliffe, Peter | Gouws, Danie | Saunderson, Elda | van Zyl, Robert | Olckers, Kobus | Strydom, Tiaan | Avenant, Eugene | Magagula, Gladys | Potter, Stephen | Romero-Colmenero, Encarni | Garland, Rebecca | Malinga, Sandile | Eloff, Corne | Meyer, Bruno | Matsapola, Daniel | Joubert, Lize
Year of Publication : 2011
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Abstract (English) : Sub-zero physics; Satellites with attitude: How Earth's magnetic field helps satellites navigate; CubeSats - a 21st century (r)evolution:
South Africa is at the forefront of research into cube satellites; Space weather - protecting today's technology for tomorrow: Space weather affects our ability to communicate and navigate on Earth; Letting satellites work for us: South Africa has a remarkable reputation for the use of space science and technology; Stranger than fiction: Extra-solar planets and binary systems: All about a strange planetary systems that has two 'suns'; Acid mine drainage - the chemistry: The chemistry behind this environmental problem; South Africa reaches for the sky: The CEO of the South African National Space Agency answers some questions SANSA space science: The Space Science Directorate of the South African National Space Agency: Earlier this year, South Africa took a giant step into space research; Maximising the benefits of technology: A new agency maximises the benefits of South Africa's significant global share in the space industry; Our eyes in the sky - helping to improve livelihoods on Earth: Satellites have been used for Earth observation since early days of space exploration; Sustainability through Earth observation: Space technology can help us with sustainable use of our resources; Movies as conservation tools: A novel approach to educating about conservation; Maropeng goes stargazing: Maropeng's resident astronomer hosts stargazing events.
Sponsorship : Academy of Science of South Africa: Department of Science and Innovation
ISSN : 1729-830X
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