Quest Volume 7 Number 2
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Date
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, LizeJournal ISSN
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Sponsorship
Academy of Science of South Africa: Department of Science and Innovation
Abstract
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.