The CSIR Satellite Applications Centre The National Space Policy and the Implications of the Conventions on Space Objects Raoul Hodges Wabile Motswasele 1 st September 2009

Slide 2 © CSIR Contents Overview on the Satellite Applications Centre (SAC) Overview of current and future space developments SAC role and responsibilities in the space industry

Slide 3 © CSIR 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

Slide 4 © CSIR Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) Launch support Transfer orbit support In Orbit testing Lifecycle support Emergency support Carrier Monitoring Remote Sensing TM reception

Slide 5 © CSIR TT&C Client Base

Slide 6 © CSIR EOSC Technical Consultation New systems Operations Processing of data sets Ortho rectification Packaging Projects Applied projects Customer services Client requests

Slide 7 © CSIR Department of Agriculture Department of Water Affairs Department of Land Affairs EOSC Stakeholders

Slide 8 © CSIR SAC’s Role and Responsibilities in Relation to the dti Space Policy and DST Space Strategy Space Policy Space Strategy Space Agency 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

Slide 9 © CSIR Space Policy Space Strategy Space Agency 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

Slide 10 © CSIR Space Policy Space Strategy Space Agency 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

Slide 11 © CSIR FrameworkRole 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

Slide 12 © CSIR 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

Slide 13 © CSIR Thank you The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one can not live in the cradle forever