South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (Sarao)
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The organization responsible for radio astronomy in South Africa, overseeing the MeerKAT and SKA projects.
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The hole in the law above the Karoo
TechCentral - Aug 26, 2026
The Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Area (KCAAA) protects MeerKAT and SKA-Mid from ground-based interference but not from satellites. Sarao has requested Icasa to enforce coordination between satellite operators and radio astronomy facilities.
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