Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies
Civil governmental organisations including ministries, departments and agencies which are involved in the satellite and space industries and space research, but which are not space agencies or are not responsible for regulations
International
International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO)
international organisation which strives to ensure that satellite communications are available to all nations of the world; monitors Intelsat’s public service obligations
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
office of the UN Secretariat that promotes peaceful international cooperation in space
Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia
multidisciplinary science and research organisation
South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC), Australia
encourages the growth of the space industry in South Australia by supporting entrepreneurs, providing an incubator for space projects and building an environment where new space technologies can be rapidly developed
Austria
Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), Austria
national funding agency for industrial research and development in Austria
Federal Ministry of Austria Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilat, Innovation und Technology - BMK), Austria
develops sustainable and climate-friendly policies and economy; regulates and manages transport on land, air, water and rail; ensures energy supply; promotes research and the provision of innovative technologies; and is the Austrian ministry responsible for space
Belgium
Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO), Belgium
prepares, implements and evaluates federal science policy on behalf of the Belgian government; management of scientific research in Belgium
Canada
Natural Resources Canada, Canada
improves the quality of life of Canadians by ensuring natural resources are developed sustainably, competitively and inclusively
China
National Remote Sensing Centre of China (NRSCC), China
quasi-governmental entity under the Ministry of Science and Technology of China promoting innovation in aerospace
Egypt
National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS), Egypt
promotes the use of the state of the art space technology and earth observations for the sustainable development of Egypt
France
Office National d’Etudes et Recherches Aérospatiales (ONERA), France
developing and guiding research activities in the aerospace field
Germany
India
Antrix
promotes and supplies space products and services from the Indian space programme
National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), India
autonomous research laboratory carrying out fundamental and applied research in atmospheric and space science
North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC), India
provides support to states in the North Eastern Region of India using space science and technology
Semi Conductor Laboratory (SCL), India
microelectronics research and development
Indonesia
Italy
Morocco
Royal Centre for Remote Sensing (Centre Royal de Télédétection Spatiale (CRTS)), Morocco
promotion of remote sensing applications and related technologies
Netherlands
Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON), The Netherlands
development of advanced technology and space instruments, and uses them to perform fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research
Singapore
DSO National Laboratories, Singapore
defence R&D organisation developing technologies to enhance national security
Spain
Instituto Nacional de Téchnica Aerospacial (INTA), Spain
performs scientific research develops and prototypes in the fields of aerospace, aeronautics, and hydrodynamics, and in security and defence technologies
Ingeniería de Sistemas para la Defensa de España S.A. (ISDEFE), Spain
state-owned consulting and engineering company specialising in defence and security, space, transport, ICT and energy
Switzerland
Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC), Switzerland
responsible for assuring the provision of primary services in Switzerland
Thailand
National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), Thailand
research in astronomy and astrophysics
UK
Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI), UK
development and delivery of instrumentation for national and international EO missions for science, operational and commercial needs
Innovate UK, UK
national innovation agency supporting business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions
Knowledge Transfer Network, UK
connects innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), UK
fundamental research in astronomy, physics and space science
United Arab Emirates
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), UAE
builds and operates earth observation satellites, offering imaging and data analysis services
USA
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), USA
programs and policy making to expand broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expand the use of spectrum by all users, and ensure that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth
US Coast Guard Navigation Center, USA
primary interface for civilian GPS users
