| ID | 135351 |
| Title Proper | South Africa's national space policy |
| Other Title Information | the dawn of a new space era |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Munsami, V |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | South Africa has made significant advances in attempting to organise and formalise its space sector with the prime focus of leveraging the benefits of space science and technology for socio-economic growth and sustainable development. A particular instrument in this regard is the National Space Policy, which provides for a set of strategic objectives and guiding principles in terms of how stakeholders, both state and non-state actors, should organise and conduct themselves within the framework of a national space programme. The National Space Policy aims to improve the level of co-ordination and co-operative governance in the space sector that in the past has been fragmented and disorganised, and to further develop a domestic space industrial base. The foundation for a sustainable national space programme hinges critically on the participation of the domestic industry in the national space agenda and thereto the creation of a supportive regulatory environment is necessary. This paper provides insight into the main tenets of South Africa’s National Space Policy with the aim of highlighting the key policy directives. |
| `In' analytical Note | Space Policy Vol.30, No.3PA; Aug.2014: p.115-120 |
| Journal Source | Space Policy 2014-08 30, 3 PA |
| Standard Number | South Africa |