National Space Development Program (Philippines)

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]

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 NSDP was created on 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

References
  1. "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. 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.
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