Search results for: SKA radio telescope

Mon, November 10th 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Kenya, 8 other African countries to strengthen cooperation in radio astronomy research

9 African countries including Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Mauritius, Ghana, Madagascar, Zambia, and Botswana have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of radio astronomy research. This was part of agreements reached at the end of a two-day Square Kilometer Array (SKA) Senior Officials meeting (SOM) held in Nairobi. → Read more
Mon, June 9th 2014, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Germany quits SKA over financial difficulties

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation has announced Germany is to quit the organisation due to “difficult national financial circumstances”, although insisting the decision bears no reflection on the country’s confidence in the project. → Read more
Thu, March 27th 2014, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

SKA to transform Africa’s image

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope installation in South Africa will transform international perceptions of Africa, proving it to be a location of cutting edge technology and science, South Africa’s science and technology minister Derek Hanekom said. → Read more
Tue, December 10th 2013, 10:00 · Tom Jackson

SKA considers change to governance structure – report

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation is considering changing its governance structure, becoming a treaty organisation rather than a corporation, as it seeks benefits including tax exemptions. → Read more
Mon, November 4th 2013, 16:30 · Tom Jackson

SKA announces design teams

South Africa’s Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project has announced the teams responsible for the final design of the world’s largest radio telescope, with more than 350 scientists and engineers employed as part of the US$160 million phase. → Read more
Tue, October 29th 2013, 10:00 · Brandon Gregory

Ghana-based team the first in Africa to begin SKA training

A Ghanaian team of seven have arrived in South Africa to start their training in the independent operation and maintenance of radio telescopes on the continent, and are the first in Africa to begin this training. → Read more
Mon, October 28th 2013, 17:30 · Brandon Gregory

SKA’s first phase might benefit SA by $1.8b

The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope in South Africa’s Karoo desert may generate ZAR18 billion (US$1.8 billion) for the country through its first phase, according to Derek Hanekom, minister of science and technology. → Read more
Wed, May 8th 2013, 10:22 · Nanine Steenkamp

SKA sets up UK presence

The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope’s international head office has been established in the United Kingdom (UK), a year after its setup in South Africa and Australia. → Read more
Tue, April 30th 2013, 06:17 · Brandon Gregory

SKA scientist honoured with top national order

Dr Bernie Fanaroff, a Square Kilometer Array (SKA) scientist, has been awarded the “Order of Mapungubwe: Silver” by South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. → Read more
Wed, April 3rd 2013, 09:17 · Nanine Steenkamp

Proposals for pre-construction phase of SKA telescope underway

A request for proposals (RfP) for the pre-construction phase of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope to be built in South Africa has been issued to attract international companies’ collaboration. → Read more
Tue, April 2nd 2013, 13:35 · Brandon Gregory

RadioAstron agreement signed between Russia and South Africa

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has signed an agreement with the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) which will see the latter provide hardware for upgrading the antenna or tracking station for compatibility with the RadioAstron satellite, with SANSA) operating the tracking station while maintaining hardware. → Read more
Fri, February 8th 2013, 10:00 · Brandon Gregory

Stratosat Datacom to build 64 antennas for SKA MeerKAT telescope

South African company Stratosat Datacom has been awarded a contract to construct 64 antennas for the new MeerKAT radio telescope. → Read more
Fri, October 12th 2012, 08:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

SKA telescope means SA has “made it”

South Africa has been chosen as the host for an unprecedented technological masterpiece, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope, which will be the largest and most sensitive radio telescope in the world. → Read more
Fri, July 27th 2012, 13:17 · HumanIPO

World’s most powerful telescope inspiring SA’s young techies

Almost 80 kilometres away from Carnarvon in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, where more than 5900 residents are jobless and good opportunities take a lifetime to resurface, the world's most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), undergoes installation. → Read more
Fri, June 8th 2012, 09:12 · Tefo Mohapi

IBM to build supercomputer for world’s largest telescope

The African bid proposal led by South Africa was awarded 70 percent of the hosting of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) on May 25, 2012, with 30 percent set to be handled by Australia and New Zealand. → Read more
Fri, March 28th 2014, 13:00 · Chris Udemans

1st MeerKAT antenna completed

The first of the 64 antennae of South Africa’s Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) has been completed, marking the first step in the construction of the Southern hemisphere’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope. → Read more
Wed, September 11th 2013, 14:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

MeerKAT to be visited by UK delegate

The South African-based Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) site is expecting a visit from delegates in the United Kingdom (UK) today (Wednesday) to observe recent constructions. → Read more
Mon, December 24th 2012, 07:04 · HumanIPO

African Tech Story of the Year

Technology is increasingly touching people’s lives and the workplace in different ways, meaning even the most subtle changes or developments can have big impacts on millions of people. The HumanIPO team pick their stand-out stories of 2012. → Read more
Sat, June 16th 2012, 04:00 · Robin Okuthe

Kenya to benefit from continental Square Kilometre Array project

Kenya is among the countries that will benefit from the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) currently being spearheaded by South Africa. → Read more
Mon, May 7th 2012, 17:25 · HumanIPO

Ghana’s SSTC heralds space science in West Africa

Ghana opened a Space Science and technology Centre (SSTC) last week Wednesday in a move aimed at tapping into potentials of science and technology to increase the country’s socio-economic development → Read more