Resolution

SpaceScape

SpaceScape

Space Agency Organogram

Space AgencyExecutive

Space AffairsCouncil

Space Agency Board

Functional Programmes

Thematic Programmes

Space Advisory Committee

Regulatory

Enabling Technologies, Mission Development, Space

Mission, Applications

Earth Observation, Space Science & Exploration,

Communication, Navigation

All

Outsourced

SAC CoCs

Houwteq

Institutions + Industry

Prime Contractor

Space Agency Environment

DSTDTI DoDDoC

Space Agency Long Term StructureBuild space System

Mission Definition System procurementContract management

Research & Developmentplan

Facilities

Techno development

Technical management

Minimum Maximum

Quality standard

Management

System

Space Segment

Ground Segment

TT & C

Maintenance & Warranty

Launcher

Space Program

Budget Benchmarking(annual)

• 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 • 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

2012 2015 2017R’000 R’000 R’000

Mission development 200,000 240,000 280,000Mission operations 70,000 100,000 120,000Infrastructure 80,000 90,000 100,000Sub-Total 350,000 430,000 500,000Applications 150,000 400,000 800,000Enabling technologies 150,000 400,000 800,000Human capital development 100,000 120,000 150,000Public awareness 20,000 30,000 50,000Sub-Total 420,000 950,000 1,800,000

770,000 1,380,000 2,300,000Total

Item

Public Institutions

R&D

Current spend is estimated between R120m to R600m, mainly on applications

Budget Analysis

License Cost (SAC Only)

Satellite Resolution Price per annum Rand value [R]Landsat 5 30m $150,000 1,230,000Spot Image 5m, 10m, 20m € 1,500,000 18,750,000CartoSat 2m $1,500,000 12,300,000

Satellite Coverage/Resolution Price per image Rand value [R]

GeoEye (1m, 4m) 2500 km2 $80,000 656,000

5000 km2 $85,000 697,000

100000 km2 $180,000 1,476,000

150000 km2 $225,000 1,845,000

Quick Bird (0.8m, 4m) 32458 km2 $500,000 4,100,000

52448 km2 $750,000 6,150,000

75758 km2 $1,000,000 8,200,000TeraSAR 1m € 250,000 3,125,000

3m € 500,000 6,250,00015m € 750,000 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 re-appointment

• Remunerations and allowances will be determined by the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance

Chief Executive Officer

Appointed by BoardResponsible for the day-to-day

management of the affairs of the AgencyFive 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