Resolution
SpaceScape
SpaceScape
Space Agency
Organogram
Space Advisory
Committee
Space Agency
Board
Space Affairs
Council
Regulatory
Space Agency
Executive
Functional Programmes
Thematic Programmes
Enabling Technologies,
Mission Development, Space
Mission, Applications
Earth Observation, Space
Science & Exploration,
Communication, Navigation
Space Agency
Environment
DTI
Space Agency
Mission Definition
DoC
DST
Minimum
Long Term Structure
Build space System
System procurement
Contract management
Research & Development
plan
Technical management
Quality standard
Management
Space Program
Space Segment
System
Ground Segment
Maintenance
& Warranty
Houwteq
Techno development
SAC
TT & C
Maximum
Facilities
Prime Contractor
Institutions + Industry
DoD
CoCs
Launcher
All
Outsourced
Budget Benchmarking
(annual)
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NASA $16 billion
ESA $3.8 billion
CNES (French space agency) $2.2 billion
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) $2.0 billion
RKA (Russian Federal Space Agency) $1.3 billion
DLR (German Aerospace Center) $1.0 billion
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) $815 million
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CNSA (Chinese National Space Administration) $500 million
BNSC (British National Space Centre) $400 million
Belgian science policy and space policy $230 million
CDTI (Spanish space agency $175 million
• KARI (Korea Aerospace Research Institute) $150 million
• AEB (Brazilian Space Agency) $100 million
• South Africa current est. $15m-$75m
Budget Analysis
Item
Mission development
Public
Mission operations
Institutions
Infrastructure
Sub-Total
Applications
Enabling technologies
R&D
Human capital development
Public awareness
Sub-Total
Total
2015
2017
2012
R’000
R’000
R’000
200,000 240,000
280,000
70,000 100,000
120,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
350,000 430,000
500,000
150,000 400,000
800,000
150,000 400,000
800,000
100,000 120,000
150,000
20,000
30,000
50,000
420,000 950,000 1,800,000
770,000 1,380,000 2,300,000
Current spend is estimated between R120m to R600m, mainly on applications
Budget Analysis
License Cost (SAC Only)
Satellite
Landsat 5
Spot Image
CartoSat
Satellite
GeoEye (1m, 4m)
Quick Bird (0.8m, 4m)
TeraSAR
Resolution
30m
5m, 10m, 20m
2m
Price per annum Rand value [R]
$150,000
1,230,000
€ 1,500,000
18,750,000
$1,500,000
12,300,000
Coverage/Resolution Price per image Rand value [R]
2500 km2
5000 km2
100000 km2
150000 km2
32458 km2
52448 km2
75758 km2
1m
3m
15m
$80,000
$85,000
$180,000
$225,000
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
€ 250,000
€ 500,000
€ 750,000
656,000
697,000
1,476,000
1,845,000
4,100,000
6,150,000
8,200,000
3,125,000
6,250,000
9,375,000
Key Elements of Bill
Purpose Of The Bill
• The Bill provides for:
– the establishment of the South African National Space
Agency as a public entity that will:
• co-ordinate and integrate national space science and
technology programmes; and
• conduct long-term planning for and implementation of space
related activities in South Africa for the benefit of all citizens
– the appointment of the Board, the Chief Executive
Officer and employees of the South African National
Space Agency and
• Setting out the objects, powers and duties of the
Agency
Objects Of The Bill
• Promote peaceful use of space;
• Support the creation of an environment conducive
to industrial development in space technology;
• Foster research in astronomy, earth observation,
communications, navigation and space physics;
• Advance scientific, engineering and technological
competencies and capabilities through human
capital development and outreach programmes;
and
• Foster international co-operation in space related
activities.
Functions Of The
Agency
• implement any space programme in line with the
policy determined in terms of the Space Affairs
Act;
• advise the Minister on the development of
national space science and technology strategies
and programmes;
• implement any national space science and
technology strategy; and
• acquire, assimilate and disseminate space
satellite data for any organ of state
Space Agency Board
•
The Board of the Agency will be established,
and is responsible for the management and
control of the Agency
• The Board shall consist of:
– a chairperson appointed by the Minister;
– not less than 10 and not more than 15
members; and
– the Chief Executive Officer, as an ex offıcio
member.
Term Of Office &
Remuneration
• Four-year period and are eligible for reappointment
• Remunerations and allowances will be
determined by the Minister, with the concurrence
of the Minister of Finance
Chief Executive
Officer
Appointed by Board
Responsible for the day-to-day
management of the affairs of the Agency
Five year office term and may not serve
more than two consecutive terms.
Funding Of Agency
• money appropriated by Parliament;
• revenue, including interest derived from
investments;
• money raised or borrowed by the Agency
and obtained from other sources
• donations and contributions
Regulations
• The Minister may make regulations with regard
to any matter that may or must be prescribed in
terms of this Act; or
• Any ancillary or incidental administrative or
procedural matter necessary for the proper
implementation or administration of this Act
Short Title And
Commencement
• The Act will be called the South African
National Space Agency Act, 2008
• Date to be fixed by President by
proclamation in the Gazette
Facilities To Be
Migrated To Agency
• Houwteq assembly, integration and testing
facility
• Satellite Application Centre
Process To Date
• Cabinet approved establishment of Space Agency
• Business case developed and submitted to NT and
DPSA
• Draft NSA Bill was published in Government Gazette No.
30220 of 31 August 2007
• Public consultations undertaken
• Draft Bill revised and certified by the Office of the Chief
State Law Adviser
• Bill approved by Portfolio Committee and National
Assembly
Public Consultation
 One-on-one discussions with key role-players
within the national system of innovation
 Participation in local and international meetings,
seminars, conferences and group discussions
 High-level presentations to DG clusters,
intergovernmental committee and public forums
 Public invitations for submitting comments to the
draft legislation
Public Consultation
Cont.
Comments to the draft legislation received
from:
– Space Council
– Science Councils & Research Institutions
– Higher Education Institutions
– Government Departments
– State Owned Enterprises
– Private sector
– S&T Networking and Collaboration forums
Comments From
Public Consultation
• Overall positive feedback
• Relationship between Agency and Council
• Integration of Houwteq and Satellite
Application Centre
• Involvement of private sector
Thank You