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Managing Director, South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
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Dr Lee-Anne McKinnell is currently the Managing Director responsible for the Space Science Programme… (more)
Dr Lee-Anne McKinnell is currently the Managing Director responsible for the Space Science Programme and Hermanus Facility of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA). She holds a PhD in Space Physics from Rhodes University in South Africa, and a MBA from the Business School Netherlands. In her current role Dr McKinnell represents South Africa on a number of international committees and working groups ensuring Africa’s interests are maintained in the field of space science and related technology. She is a champion for space weather applications and is leading the SANSA project to develop 24/7 operational space weather capability for Africa.