What South Africa National Space Agency Act 2008 (Act No. 36 of 2008) - SANSA and Space Regulatory Framework requires
The National Space Agency Act 36 of 2008 established the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) as a public entity under the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) with the mandate to promote the peaceful use of outer space, develop human capital in space science and technology, and foster coordination of South African space activities. South Africa operates the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) precursor MeerKAT radio telescope. Commercial space licensing in South Africa is coordinated between SANSA, the DSI, and ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) for spectrum.
Pillar: Space & Satellite Law · Authority: Republic of South Africa - National Space Agency Act 36 of 2008, Government Gazette No. 31638; South African National Space Agency (SANSA) under the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.sansa.org.za/
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- https://www.gov.za/documents/national-space-agency-act-36-2008
- https://www.gov.za/documents/electronic-communications-act
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