Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University is a South African public research university involved in space science and technology, particularly through its Electronic Systems Laboratory (ESL). The university designed and manufactured SUNSAT, Africa's first microsatellite, launched in 1999, and continues to contribute to satellite development and human capacity building in the space sector. Stellenbosch University partners with local and international companies and organizations like NASA and UNISEC and has spun off companies like CubeSpace, which supplies components for satellites and lunar rovers. The university's activities cover areas such as satellite engineering, Earth observation, and astronomy.