Evolution of South Africa's Space Programs

This case study explores South Africa’s dynamic space journey, covering early satellite initiatives, university-led breakthroughs, CubeSat innovations, and nanosatellite research. Highlights include milestones such as SUNSAT, SumbandilaSat, QB50 collaborations, and MDASat constellations. The progression to commercial aerospace with Dragonfly Aerospace and Earth observation technologies is discussed, alongside recent trends in miniaturization and NewSpace manufacturing. Future directions...