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UK Space Agency	UKSA	GB	Government civil space agency	Sets national direction for the United Kingdom's space activities and supports programs that advance scientific, economic and public-service objectives. Its work includes investment in space technologies, international collaboration and support for industry and research. The agency participates in European and other partnerships and helps develop capabilities in areas such as observation, communications and exploration.	National space strategy; technology investment; science; sector development	Europe	https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration	NASA	US	National civil space and aeronautics agency	Conducts the United States' civilian space and aeronautics programs. Its activities span human spaceflight, robotic exploration, astrophysics, heliophysics, Earth science and aviation research. NASA develops and operates missions with government, commercial and international partners, publishes scientific data and supports technology development, including systems for exploration beyond low Earth orbit.	Human spaceflight; planetary science; astrophysics; Earth science; aeronautics	Americas	https://www.nasa.gov/
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service	NESDIS	US	Government environmental satellite service	Manages environmental satellite capabilities and associated data and information services within NOAA. Its work includes satellite operations, ground systems and provision of observations used for weather, climate and environmental applications. The service combines national assets and international partnerships and has an operational Earth-observation role distinct from NASA's broader research and exploration mandate.	Environmental satellites; satellite operations; ground systems; data services	Americas	https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/
Space Florida	—	US	State aerospace finance and development authority	Supports aerospace investment and infrastructure in Florida through financing and development functions. It works with companies and partners across the aerospace sector and uses public-authority financing mechanisms to facilitate projects. Its responsibilities include space-related industrial development, but it is not the United States' national space agency or a federal launch regulator.	Aerospace finance; infrastructure; industrial development	Americas	https://www.spaceflorida.gov/
Space Research and Technology Agency of Uzbekistan	Uzbekcosmos	UZ	National space agency	Implements state policy in space research, satellite technology, Earth observation and geospatial applications. Its activities include space monitoring, technology development and international cooperation. The agency promotes the use of satellite capabilities to improve economic activities and regional development and supports the formation of national space infrastructure and technical expertise.	Space policy; remote sensing; satellite technology; geoinformation	Asia	https://gov.uz/en/uzspace
Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities	ABAE	VE	National space agency	Coordinates Venezuelan space activities and the development of satellite applications. Its work includes technical training, international cooperation and the use of satellite information for public needs. Venezuela's communications and remote-sensing satellite programs form part of its institutional history, supporting the development of domestic experience in spacecraft operations and space-based services.	Satellite applications; remote sensing; technical training; cooperation	Americas	https://www.abae.gob.ve/
Vietnam National Space Center	VNSC	VN	National space research and technology center	Conducts space science and technology research, development, applications and training within the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. Its responsibilities include satellite and ground-system technologies, Earth observation and operation of relevant space assets. It also manages major space-center development work and supports scientific education and dissemination of space knowledge.	Satellite engineering; Earth observation; ground systems; research and training	Asia	https://vnsc.org.vn/en/
Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency	ZINGSA	ZW	National geospatial and space agency	Develops Zimbabwe's geospatial and space capabilities through satellite engineering, Earth observation, ground systems and space science. Its programs include ZIMSAT satellites, national mapping and positioning infrastructure. It applies these capabilities to agricultural planning, wetlands and environmental monitoring, while developing technical expertise and coordinating the use of spatial information.	Geospatial information; satellite development; Earth observation; positioning	Africa	https://zingsa.ac.zw/

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Acronyms and Terminology

DLR: German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt)
earth observation: Imaging and measuring Earth from space.
remote sensing: Measuring from a distance, typically by satellite.
space debris: Defunct objects in orbit.