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
- Rogel Mari Sese, astrophysicist who served as head of the National Space Development Program
References
- ^ a b "Asia's Scientific Trailblazers: Rogel Mari Sese Read more from Asian Scientist Magazine". Asian Scientist. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ Baraoidan, Kimmy (2 April 2017). "WHO is leading the PH quest for space?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ Allanegui, John Patrick (6 February 2017). "Space: The next frontier for Filipinos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ 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.