29/07/2026
Another year, another Space Day! 🧑🚀🚀
This year, Space Day was about more than just bringing students together—it was about connecting academia, industry, and government to inspire the next generation of South Africa's space leaders.
As the host and organising company, NewSpace Systems was honoured to welcome nearly 180 students from Stellenbosch University, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and the University of the Western Cape to our new home for a day of curiosity, innovation, and discovery.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing our new facility buzzing with the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators. From engaging with former astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger to hearing from some of South Africa's leading space professionals, students gained first-hand insight into the many opportunities and career paths within our growing space ecosystem.
That's what Space Day is all about—connecting people, sharing experiences, and showing young minds that a career in space is within reach. ✨
A huge thank you to our long-standing partners—most of whom have been part of Space Day since it began in 2018— CubeSpace, Simera Sense, CUBECOM, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and, of course, Living Maths. Your continued commitment to developing South Africa's future space talent is what makes this event possible.
For us, this is what it's all about. As we continue to grow, we're committed to growing our impact too—creating more opportunities, inspiring more young people, and helping shape the future of the space industry.
Until the next one! 🚀
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