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Australian Space Agency	—	AU	National civil space agency and regulator	Coordinates Australia's civil space activities and supports the growth of its space sector. Its work includes regulation, industry development, international partnerships and support for national capabilities. The agency connects commercial and research organizations with space opportunities and supports initiatives such as lunar technology, workforce development and the Australian Space Discovery Centre.	Civil space policy; regulation; industry development; international cooperation	Oceania	https://www.space.gov.au/
CSIRO, Space and Astronomy	CSIRO	AU	National research organization with space and astronomy programs	Conducts space and astronomy research within Australia's national science organization. Its activities include radio astronomy, space technology and the operation and use of major scientific facilities. CSIRO works with domestic and international partners on research and technical capabilities, complementing the Australian Space Agency's policy, regulatory and industry-development responsibilities.	Radio astronomy; space technology; research infrastructure; science	Oceania	https://www.csiro.au/en/research/technology-space/astronomy-space
New Zealand Space Agency	NZSA	NZ	Government space policy and regulatory office	Leads New Zealand's space policy, regulation and sector development within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. It administers the framework for space and high-altitude activities and helps the country meet its international obligations. The agency also supports research, commercial opportunities and international cooperation across the national space sector.	Space policy; licensing; sector development; international cooperation	Oceania	https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space
South Australian Space Industry Centre	SASIC	AU	State government space industry development agency	Leads South Australia's government efforts to develop its space industry through innovation, research and business growth. It connects companies, researchers and partners within the state's space ecosystem and promotes opportunities associated with space technologies and services. Its regional economic-development role complements national space policy and regulation rather than replacing them.	Space industry development; innovation; research partnerships	Oceania	https://sasic.sa.gov.au/
Arab Satellite Communications Organization	Arabsat	Multinational (Arab states)	Intergovernmental satellite communications organization and operator	Provides satellite communications services through an organization established by Arab League member states. Its activities support broadcasting and connectivity using satellite infrastructure and ground control facilities. Arabsat combines regional intergovernmental ownership with commercial service delivery and should be distinguished from national civil space agencies focused on science or exploration.	Satellite communications; broadcasting; connectivity; satellite operations	Middle East / Africa	https://www.arabsat.com/
Bahrain Space Agency	BSA	BH	National space agency	Develops Bahrain's national space capabilities through scientific and technical activities, satellite applications and workforce development. Its work includes small-satellite experience, Earth observation and cooperation with international partners. The organization replaced the National Space Science Agency in name and function under a 2025 decree, while continuing the development of a domestic space sector.	Satellite technology; Earth observation; capacity development; cooperation	Middle East	https://www.nssa.gov.bh/
Communications, Space and Technology Commission	CST	SA	Government communications and space regulator	Regulates Saudi Arabia's communications, space and technology sectors. It provides licensing and related regulatory services to users, businesses and government organizations and develops the framework for activities within its remit. Its space regulatory responsibilities complement the Saudi Space Agency's program and sector-development work and should not be conflated with that agency.	Space regulation; communications; licensing; technology governance	Middle East	https://www.cst.gov.sa/en
Iranian Space Agency	ISA	IR	National civil space agency	Coordinates Iran's civil space program and supports satellite technology and space applications. Its activities concern the development and use of space capabilities for national needs, including Earth observation and communications. The agency works within a wider national space sector that includes other research, industrial and defense organizations, whose activities should not automatically be attributed to it.	Civil space programs; satellite development; space applications	Middle East	https://isa.ir/
Israel Space Agency	ISA	IL	National civil space agency	Initiates, leads and coordinates Israel's civilian space program. It supports scientific research, space technology, industry and education and develops partnerships with other space organizations. Its activities help research institutions and companies participate in missions and develop applications, with a civil mandate that should be distinguished from Israel's defense space programs.	Civil space research; technology; industry support; education	Middle East	https://www.space.gov.il/en
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre	MBRSC	AE	Government space research and mission-development center	Develops space missions, satellite technologies and associated expertise in Dubai. Its work includes Earth observation capabilities, exploration and human-spaceflight-related programs, supported by engineering and research partnerships. The center performs mission-development and technical functions and is institutionally distinct from the UAE Space Agency's broader national policy and sector-development responsibilities.	Space missions; satellite engineering; exploration; astronaut programs	Middle East	https://www.mbrsc.ae/
National Space Science and Technology Center	NSSTC	AE	University-based national space research center	Develops national research programs and applied capabilities in space science and technology. Established through cooperation involving UAE University, the UAE Space Agency and the ICT Fund, it builds technical infrastructure and partnerships. Its activities aim to address national needs through research, technology development and collaboration with space-sector organizations.	Space research; technology development; infrastructure; partnerships	Middle East	https://nsstc.uaeu.ac.ae/en/
Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia	RCSSTEWA	Multinational (Western Asia)	UN-affiliated regional space education center	Provides education and training in space science and technology for Western Asian participants. Based in Jordan, it supports cooperation among member countries and development of technical expertise through courses and research-related activities. The center serves a regional capacity-building function and promotes access to space knowledge rather than administering a shared launch or satellite program.	Space education; training; regional cooperation; capacity building	Middle East	https://rcsstewa.com/en/
Saudi Space Agency	SSA	SA	National space agency	Develops Saudi Arabia's space sector through national programs, international cooperation and support for technical and human capabilities. Its activities include space research, astronaut-related initiatives and the development of partnerships that connect government, research and industry. It succeeds the Saudi Space Commission and contributes to the country's broader efforts to develop a space-based economy.	Space sector development; research; human spaceflight; partnerships	Middle East	https://ssa.gov.sa/
United Arab Emirates Space Agency	UAESA	AE	National space agency	Supports the development and governance of the UAE space sector and promotes the use of space science and technology in the economy. Its responsibilities include national programs, partnerships and sector development. The agency is associated with major exploration initiatives and works with research, industrial and government organizations to build national space capabilities.	Space policy; exploration programs; industry development; cooperation	Middle East	https://www.space.gov.ae/
Committee on Earth Observation Satellites	CEOS	Multinational	International civil Earth observation coordination committee	Coordinates civil space-based Earth observation programs and promotes exchange and interoperability of satellite data. It brings agencies and related organizations together to improve the usefulness of observations for societal decisions. Its work supports cooperative planning, technical coordination and data access across institutional boundaries without replacing the authority of member agencies.	Earth observation coordination; data exchange; interoperability	Global	https://ceos.org/
Committee on Space Research	COSPAR	Multinational	International scientific committee	Promotes international scientific cooperation in space research through assemblies, technical activities and exchanges among researchers. Created under the international scientific council system, it provides a forum for discussing results and developing cooperative scientific work. COSPAR is a scientific body and should be distinguished from national mission agencies and intergovernmental operational satellite organizations.	Space science; scientific cooperation; research coordination	Global	https://cosparhq.cnes.fr/
Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems	CCSDS	Multinational	International space data and communications standards committee	Develops recommended standards and practices for space mission communications and data systems. Its multinational technical work addresses common problems in the development and operation of space data infrastructure. By promoting compatible approaches, CCSDS helps agencies and mission partners exchange information and use systems across organizational boundaries more effectively.	Space data standards; communications; interoperability; mission systems	Global	https://ccsds.org/
Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites	CGMS	Multinational	International meteorological satellite coordination group	Coordinates operational and research satellite activities supporting weather forecasting and ocean and climate monitoring. It brings meteorological satellite operators and partners together on technical and service issues. Its work includes continuity and compatibility of observing systems and collaborative training intended to improve the use of meteorological and environmental satellite information.	Meteorological satellites; system coordination; data services; training	Global	https://cgms-info.org/
Group on Earth Observations	GEO	Multinational	Intergovernmental Earth observation cooperation body	Coordinates cooperation to make Earth observations more useful for decisions and public needs. Its work brings together data, technology and user communities to develop information about environmental and societal conditions. GEO encompasses satellite and other observing systems and promotes sharing and use of information rather than operating as a dedicated satellite-building agency.	Earth observation; data sharing; environmental information; applications	Global	https://earthobservations.org/
Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee	IADC	Multinational	International space debris coordination committee	Provides a forum for space agencies and authorized public entities to coordinate work on orbital debris. It exchanges research information, supports cooperative studies and develops technical recommendations and mitigation guidance. The committee addresses shared scientific and engineering problems associated with debris without acting as a global licensing or enforcement authority.	Space debris; mitigation guidance; research coordination	Global	https://www.iadc-home.org/

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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.