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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/
South African National Space Agency	SANSA	ZA	National space agency	Brings together South Africa's space science, engineering, Earth observation and space operations capabilities. Its services support environmental monitoring, resource management, disaster response and infrastructure planning. It also provides ground-based mission support and space weather information, maintains specialized facilities and supports the development of the domestic space industry and scientific workforce.	Earth observation; space weather; ground operations; engineering	Africa	https://www.sansa.org.za/
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/
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/
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
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/
Aeronautics and Space Science Bureau, Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat	—	UG	Government aerospace program office	Coordinates research, technology transfer and commercialization in aeronautics and space science. Its work includes development of a national aerospace program, policy and strategy preparation and satellite-related projects. It brings together public institutions and technical stakeholders to build infrastructure, skills and applications that support Uganda's development priorities.	Aerospace coordination; satellites; policy development; technology transfer	Africa	https://sti.go.ug/aeronautics-and-space-science/
State Space Agency of Ukraine	SSAU	UA	National space agency	Coordinates Ukraine's space activities and works with organizations involved in rocket and spacecraft technology, ground systems and satellite applications. Its portfolio includes international cooperation, scientific and technical development and support for the national space sector. It also provides access to information on Ukrainian launch-system contributions, Earth observation and associated infrastructure.	Space industry coordination; launch technology; Earth observation; cooperation	Europe	https://www.nkau.gov.ua/ua/
Taiwan Space Agency	TASA	TW	Public space agency	Executes Taiwan's space program and develops satellite technology, infrastructure and technical skills. Its work supports Earth observation, communications and other space applications while strengthening domestic research and industrial capabilities. TASA operates as an administrative corporation associated with the National Science and Technology Council and continues the work of the former National Space Organization.	Satellite development; space infrastructure; technology; workforce	Asia	https://www.tasa.org.tw/
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute	TÜBİTAK UZAY	TR	Government space technology research institute	Develops satellite technologies and related engineering capabilities within Türkiye's national research system. Its work includes research and development, technical solutions and cooperation with domestic and international partners. The institute contributes mission experience and technological capabilities to the national space sector while remaining distinct from the Turkish Space Agency's coordinating role.	Satellite engineering; research and development; technology transfer	Europe / Asia	https://uzay.tubitak.gov.tr/en/
Turkish Space Agency	TUA	TR	National space agency	Coordinates Türkiye's national space activities and promotes the development of space science and technology capabilities. Its work includes national program planning, international cooperation and support for technical expertise and space applications. The agency connects government, industry and research activities and represents Turkish interests in cooperative space initiatives and organizations.	Space program coordination; technology development; international cooperation	Europe / Asia	https://tua.gov.tr/en
National Center for Mapping and Remote Sensing	CNCT	TN	Government mapping and remote sensing center	Provides national mapping, geographic information and remote-sensing capabilities. Its responsibilities include maintaining geographic databases and conducting work involving satellite positioning, imagery analysis and related surveying technologies. The center supports public-sector information needs and environmental and territorial applications within Tunisia's institutional framework for geospatial services and national mapping.	Mapping; remote sensing; satellite positioning; geographic databases	Africa	https://cnct.defense.tn/fr/
Space Department of Türkmenaragatnaşyk Agency	—	TM	Government space administration department	Continues national space administration functions following the transfer of Turkmenistan's former presidential space agency into the communications administration. Its institutional context connects space activities with national communications responsibilities. The record preserves this documented government structure without assuming that the former independent agency remains active or assigning unverified current operational capabilities to the department.	Space administration; communications-sector coordination	Asia	—
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency	GISTDA	TH	National geoinformatics and space technology agency	Develops Thailand's space technology and geoinformatics capabilities and supports the application of Earth observation information. Its activities include satellite programs, geospatial services, technical infrastructure and cooperation with public, research and industry partners. GISTDA connects space-derived data and engineering capabilities with national planning, environmental management and development needs.	Earth observation; geoinformatics; satellite technology; applications	Asia	https://www.gistda.or.th/
Senegalese Agency for Space Studies	ASES	SN	National space agency	Develops and implements Senegal's space policy and strategy, including research, training and promotion of space activities. Its stated responsibilities encompass the production and use of knowledge from space observations and the development of national capabilities. It provides a government framework for coordinating the country's participation in space science and technology.	Space policy; research; training; space applications	Africa	—
Slovak Space Office	—	SK	Joint government space policy and industry office	Combines a ministry-led policy and international-cooperation function with an industry-development function delivered through SARIO. It supports Slovakia's participation in European and other space activities and develops partnerships involving companies and research organizations. The office provides a shared institutional framework for growing the domestic space ecosystem and connecting it with external opportunities.	Space policy; industry development; ESA cooperation; partnerships	Europe	https://www.sario.sk/en/about-us/slovak-space-office
Slovenian Space Office	—	SI	Government space coordination office	Coordinates Slovenia's space technology interests across government and in European cooperation. Its responsibilities include participation in ESA bodies, presentation of national positions and work on relevant government programs. The office helps connect domestic institutions and capabilities with space research, industrial and application opportunities through Slovenia's international space relationships.	Space coordination; ESA representation; government programs	Europe	https://www.gov.si/en/state-authorities/ministries/ministry-of-the-economy-labour-and-sport/about-the-ministry-of-economy-tourism-and-sport/slovenian-space-office/
National Space Agency of Singapore	NSAS	SG	National space agency	Coordinates Singapore's space ambitions, programs and sector development. Its remit builds on earlier national work in space technology, industrial capabilities, policy, regulation and workforce development. Established as a department under the Ministry of Trade and Industry in April 2026, it assumed the functions of the former Office for Space Technology and Industry.	Space policy; industry development; technology programs; regulation	Asia	https://www.space.gov.sg/

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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.