South Africa’s growing space sector took another significant leap forward during the recent SpaceX Transporter-14 rideshare mission, with six local companies collectively supplying 116 products to the global launch.
Simera Sense, Dragonfly Aerospace, CubeSpace, CubeCom, NewSpace Systems and Chromar Technology collectively delivered a diverse range of imaging payloads, satellite subsystems, and high-reliability components, further solidifying South Africa’s reputation as a competitive player in the global new space economy.
This collective success is made possible not only by the engineering expertise of these companies but also by the strength of South Africa’s advanced local manufacturing sector.
Precision components, electronics, and subsystems, produced domestically, form the backbone of the technologies launched, showcasing a national capability that’s both world class and space proven.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/07/03/south-african-space-companies-supply-over-100-products-in-latest-spacex-transporter-14-launch/