South African National Defense Force

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Air Force (SAAF), is actively developing a space command capability. The SAAF is establishing the South African Space Command Section (SASCS) to manage and coordinate defense-related space activities, collaborating with the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and other government agencies. This initiative aims to enhance South Africa's capabilities in space exploration, technology, and defense, with potential benefits for telecommunications, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. The Space Command Integrated Planning Team (SCIPT) is working to implement the national space strategy and has set a 2026 deadline for a technology demonstrator.