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National Space Development Program (Philippines)

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National SPACE Development Program
Commercial?No
Type of projectSpace program policy development and campaign for an establishment of a space agency
LocationPhilippines
OwnerPhilippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development
EstablishedSeptember 2015 (2015-09)

The National Space Promotion, Awareness, and Capabilities Enhancement (SPACE) Development Program, simply known as the National SPACE Development Program (NSDP) is a government program of the Philippines set up to craft a policy for the country's space program and lay the foundation of a future dedicated space agency.[1] The program is made under the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) of the Department of Science and Technology.[2]

The NSDP was created in September 2015[3] but preliminary work of the team behind the National SPACE Development Program began in 2013 where it was determined that a dedicated space agency needs to be set up to manage the country's space program. Currently the space-related activities of the government are managed and maintained by several government agencies. In 2016, information regarding activities of the NSDP became more available to the public.[1] A cost-benefited study has been conducted by the NSDP regarding the a long-term Philippine space program and has identified potential return of investment (ROI) and investment from such program.[4]

The NSDP scope includes:[4]

  • National Space Research and Development Agenda
  • Satellite Development Roadmap
  • Satellite Data Sharing and Management Policy
  • Space Industry Development Roadmap

See also

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  • Rogel Mari Sese, astrophysicist who served as head of the National Space Development Program

References

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  1. ^ a b "Asia's Scientific Trailblazers: Rogel Mari Sese Read more from Asian Scientist Magazine". Asian Scientist. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. ^ Baraoidan, Kimmy (2 April 2017). "WHO is leading the PH quest for space?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  3. ^ Allanegui, John Patrick (6 February 2017). "Space: The next frontier for Filipinos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  4. ^ a b Sese, Roger Mari. "Establishing the Philippine Space Program from Technology Development to Policy Legislation" (PDF). United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. p. 11. Retrieved 29 October 2018.