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The CSIR Satellite Applications Centre
The National Space Policy and the Implications of the Conventions on Space Objects
Raoul Hodges
Wabile Motswasele
1st September 2009
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Contents
• Overview on the Satellite Applications Centre (SAC)
• Overview of current and future space developments
• SAC role and responsibilities in the space industry
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Overview on the Satellite Applications Centre
• Comprises the research area on space
• Provides two primary services:• Earth Observations to local and regional users
• Space operations support
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Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C)
• Launch support
• Transfer orbit support
• In Orbit testing
• Lifecycle support
• Emergency support
• Carrier Monitoring
• Remote Sensing TM reception
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TT&C Client Base
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Department of Agriculture
Department of Water Affairs
Department of Land Affairs
EOSC Stakeholders
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SAC’s Role and Responsibilities in Relation to the dti Space Policy and
DST Space Strategy
SpacePolicy
SpaceStrategy
SpaceAgency
Act
•Policy Objectives•Improve coordination•Promote capacity building•Facilitate local space capabilities to support policy objectives•Foster a robust science and technology base•Promote a supportive regulatory environment•Promote competitive domestic space sector•Promote improved international cooperation•Promote awareness
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SpacePolicy
SpaceStrategy
SpaceAgency
Act
•Strategy Objectives•To leverage the benefits of space science and technology for scocio-economic growth and sustainable development•Address the priority areas
•Environment Resource management•Health Safety and Security•Innovation, economic growth and social development
•Develop thematic areas•Earth Observations•Communications•Navigation and Positioning•Space Science and Explorations
SAC’s Role and Responsibilities in Relation to the dti Space Policy and
DST Space Strategy
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SpacePolicy
SpaceStrategy
SpaceAgency
Act
•Functions of the Agency•Implement any space programme in line with policy•Implement the national space strategy•Develop thematic areas•Support programmes or projects relating to scientific space research•Cooperate with space related agencies of other countries in the peaceful use and development of space
SAC’s Role and Responsibilities in Relation to the dti Space Policy and
DST Space Strategy
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Framework Role of SAC
Space Policy •Supportive
•Participated and contributed in the Policy and Technical Subcommittee of the Space Affairs Council
Space Strategy •Supportive
•Contributes to the 3 priority areas
Space Agency Act
•Supportive
•Identified as an integral facility of SANSA
SAC’s Role and Responsibilities in Relation to the dti Space Policy and
DST Space Strategy
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In Summary
• A significant role player in the local and international space industry• Established partner as a provider of Remote Sensing services and
applications to virtually all Government departments and related agencies• Well established commercial client base in Europe and North America• Serves as outgoing-chair of the Committee of Earth Observing Satellites
(CEOS)
• SAC is the space operations agency for SumbandilaSAT• SAC is identified as an integral component of the South African
National Space Agency• SAC supports the ratification of the international conventions
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