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The UAE has prominently featured Hazzaa AlMansoori, the nation’s first astronaut, in national outreach campaigns. Following his 2019 mission to the International Space Station, AlMansoori became a central figure in school visits, public talks, and media appearances. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and UAE Space Agency have used his story to inspire youth and promote STEM careers, aligning with the nation’s broader space ambitions.
United Arab Emirates
Collaborate with influential national role models to boost space awareness - UAE
The Universidad del Valle de Guatemala partnered with major newspaper Prensa Libre to document and share their CubeSat development journey through a dedicated media series and a published book, making space innovation accessible and inspiring to the public.
Guatemala
Engage traditional and social media to build public interest in space - Guatemala
The DefInSpace hackathon, organised by France’s Space Command (Commandement de l’Espace), is a national event focused on space defence and security challenges. Aimed largely at students and young professionals, the hackathon brings together over 200 participants for 24 hours to develop innovative solutions related to space situational awareness (SSA) and other strategic space issues. The event fosters creativity, technical problem-solving, and early engagement with real-world space challenges, helping to build a pipeline of skilled youth for the national space ecosystem.
France
Engage and empower skilled youth through hackathons and technical workshops - France
The European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) in Luxembourg runs the Start-up Support Programme (SSP), the world’s first incubator dedicated to space resources utilization. In partnership with the European Space Agency, the Luxembourg Space Agency, and Technoport, the SSP supports early-stage startups by providing access to labs, expert mentoring, and up to USD 220K in non-dilutive funding. The programme helps young entrepreneurs validate their technologies, refine business models, and connect with potential customers—strengthening Luxembourg’s position as a hub for space innovation.
Luxembourg
Support young professionals in launching space-focused startups - ESA Member States and Luxembourg
The UAE National Employment Strategy aims to support the government’s efforts to build a knowledge-based economy in several key sectors, including the space sector. This includes efforts to increase R&D personnel, trainings, and educational programmes to develop skills and incentives to attract talent.
United Arab Emirates
Design targeted transition pathways to integrate professionals from adjacent sectors into the space workforce - UAE
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) in Thailand is dedicated to advancing the country's capabilities in geospatial technology and satellite imagery. Thailand has developed a National Space Master Plan from 2017-2036.Objective: boost scientific researchCreate indigenous space research, development and to maximize its utilization while maintaining high quality standards and international recognition.Objective: develop space infrastructureEstablish and promote integrated space-based infrastructure.Objective: education and capacity buildingTrain personnel to foster expertise and experiences in working with governmental and private entities to help drive the National Space Strategy.Objective: ensure public safetyPreserve the national interests, life safety and property by using space technology.Objective: foster international cooperationPlay important roles in the international platform and be recognized in terms of space capabilities and potentials.Objective: increase competitiveness of private sectorDevelop space industry and enhance value of the national space economy.Objective: stimulate innovationDevelop national space laws, establish National Space Agency, support cooperation among government, private, academia, and others.
Thailand
Thailand: Strategic Objectives
The UAE Space Agency is a federal entity authorised to undertake all necessary actions to fulfil its objectives and responsibilities. The UAE has developed a National Space Policy outlining it's overarching ambition and a National Space Strategy to define the initiatives and programmes to achieve the objectives of the policy.Priority: Economic DevelopmentVision: A regionally pioneering national space sector that supports the country's competitiveness and stimulates strategic and vital sectorsMission: Confronting our national challenges and enhancing the country’s competitiveness through space missions, and a supportive legislative environmentPriority: National PrestigeVision: A regionally pioneering national space sector that supports the country's competitiveness and stimulates strategic and vital sectorsMission: Confronting our national challenges and enhancing the country’s competitiveness through space missions, and a supportive legislative environment
United Arab Emirates
UAE: National Priorities
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency responsible for driving and coordinating space activities. UK's National Space Strategy aims to unite the UK's strengths to pursue it's national ambitions and vision. The strategy outlines key goals and the actions to be taken to achieve them.Priority: Economic DevelopmentPurpose: We will build one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world, and the UK will grow as a space nationPriority: Knowledge and Human Capital DevelopmentVision: Through cutting-edge research, we will inspire the next generation and sustain the UK’s competitive edge in space science and technologyPriority: Safety and SecurityMission: Protect and defend the country's interests in space, shape the space environment and use space to help solve challenges at home and overseasPriority: Sovereignty and GovernanceMission: Protect and defend the nation's interests in space, shape the space environment and use space to help solve challenges at home and overseasPriority: Technology and InnovationVision: Through cutting-edge research, inspire the next generation and sustain the country's competitive edge in space science and technology
United Kingdom
UK: National Priorities
The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), in collaboration with the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) and the European Space Agency (ESA), hosts the international event “Space Resources Week.” This event focuses on the utilization of space resources and the advancement of space exploration technologies, bringing together experts, space agencies, research institutions, and industry to promote knowledge sharing and strengthen collaborative frameworks.Prerequisites: • Identify topics and attendees relevant to your priorities• Ensure availability of relevant stakeholders• Lead agency & budget• Procurement pathway• Partner support as neededCost: • Ballpark: USD150-600K (program setup; varies widely)• Includes: scoping & design, venue, AV and logistics, speaker travel and accommodation, communications and outreach, post-event reportingTimeframe: • Overall: 6–12 mo• Phase: Concept (1–2 mo), Coordination & contracting (2–4 mo), Promotion & arrangements (2–4 mo), Delivery & follow-up (1–1 mo)Pros: • Industry Outreach - Networking opportunity that provides visibility to your organisation as well as engagement opportunities with other stakeholders• Publicity - Increases awareness on space sector Driving• Cooperation & Innovation - Fosters knowledge and technology sharing to boost innovation.Considerations: • Cost - Attending and exhibiting at many events may be costly due to travel and registration costs• Prioritization - Need to prioritize and choose the most effective conferences• Intangible - Difficulty in measuring the quantitative impact of attendance
Luxembourg
Attend and organise international space exploration workshops - Luxembourg
The India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) analogue mission is an initiative to simulate space conditions on Earth to support the success of India's first human spaceflight programme, the Gaganyaan Mission. This mission aims to study the physical, mental, and operational challenges that astronauts may face. Through this mission, ISRO prepares the astronauts, equipping them to effectively handle their duties in actual space missions.Prerequisites: • Institutional & political interest and support for utilising space exploration technologies for services • Availability of terrestrial environments that simulate space conditions (e.g., deserts, volcanic fields).• Partnerships with analogue mission providers • Scientific community engagement (life sciences, psychology, robotics, geology)• Training programme for participants (astronaut-like preparation)• Legal/regulatory approvals for research involving humans• Existence of trained personnel capable of mission planning, safety management, and operations.Cost: Participation in external analogue missions• Ballpark: USD 50k–500k• Includes: training and preparation of crew/researchers, participation fees or programme costs, travel and subsistence, contribution to joint research, dissemination of resultsEstablish national analogue facility• Ballpark: USD 5M–50M + USD 0.5M–2M/yr (OPEX)• Includes: site selection and facility construction (habitats, labs, environmental control systems), simulation equipment, ICT and communications infrastructure, safety systems, staffing and training, partnerships with international agencies and universities, operations and maintenanceTimeframe: External participation: • Overall 6–18 mo• Phase: candidate selection & training (3–6 mo), mission participation (1–3 mo), research analysis & reporting (3–6 mo)National analogue facility: • Overall 36–72 mo•  Phase: feasibility & partnerships (6–12 mo), design & construction (18–36 mo), staffing & commissioning (6–12 mo), operationalisation & research integration (6–12 mo)Pros: • Practical Experience - Enables hands-on testing of technologies and execution of operational procedures• Validation - Validation of technologies and operations in a practical, hands-on environmentConsiderations: • Costs - High cost of establishing and maintaining analogue sites.• Insufficient Experience - Limited fidelity compared to actual space environments, e.g. gravity, radiation, and communication delay
India
Build capabilities for an analogue mission - India
The Philippines established their national space agencies through a dedicated legal act — Republic Act No. 11363 (2019), respectively—ensuring full compliance with their national legal frameworks.Additional Sources: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/nationalspacelaw/index.html
Philippines
Establish a space agency through robust legal and institutional mechanisms - Philippines
The US Commercial Space Launch Act and related regulations form the backbone of American space law. These laws authorize the Federal Aviation Administration to license commercial launches and re-entries, require insurance coverage, and enforce environmental and safety standards. The US legal framework is aligned with international treaties and is regularly updated to accommodate new technologies and commercial models.
USA
Enact a comprehensive national space law to establish a strong legal foundation - US
Industry Space Days (ISD) are events organised by the European Space Agency to foster cooperation and innovation within the space sector, particularly focusing on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The event features pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, exhibitions, keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops, providing a platform for networking and exploring business opportunities. ISD aims to bring together Europe’s space community to identify trends and collaborate on future projects.
Europe
Host collaborative events to connect local and international stakeholders - ESA Member States
The Office of Space Commerce (OSC), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the US Department of Commerce, is the primary federal office responsible for promoting the commercial space industry. It acts as a central point of contact for private companies, offering regulatory support, coordinating interagency efforts, and advocating for industry-friendly policies.
USA
Appoint a dedicated Point of Contact to support coordination and innovation - US
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has established the Space Enterprise Department to enhance private sector participation in Nigeria’s space industry. This department actively engages with private companies, integrating them into the national space ecosystem and identifying strategic partners for collaboration. Although the department does not have a regulatory or policy-making mandate, it works closely with relevant regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with national space policies that foster enterprise growth and innovation.
Nigeria
Establish a regulatory and commercial framework for private sector participation - Nigeria
In the United States, a wide range of venture capital firms and accelerators support early-stage space startups. Dedicated investors include Space Capital, Space Angels, SpaceFund, and Seraphim Space, while major technology VCs such as Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Bessemer, and Khosla Ventures have backed companies across launch, satellites, and data services. This ecosystem is reinforced by accelerators like Techstars Space and Starburst, and by public programmes such as NASA SBIR/STTR, AFWERX, and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), which de-risk investments through contracts and grants. Together, these mechanisms illustrate how public-private collaboration drives space sector growth, blending private VC capital with government-backed support.
USA
Support the creation of a public-backed venture capital fund for space startups - US
The AlSat-Nano mission, a collaboration between the UK Space Agency, the Surrey Space Centre, and the Algerian Space Agency (ASAL), was designed to train Algerian students and engineers in satellite design, integration, and operations. By leveraging British expertise, the project provided hands-on experience and knowledge transfer, helping Algeria build local capacity in small satellite technology.
Algeria, United Kingdom
Support technology transfer initiatives to build local capabilities - Algeria and UK
India’s Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a small satellite, with the goal of building local expertise in satellite technology. This collaboration includes knowledge transfer, technical training, and hands-on development, enabling Mauritius to strengthen its domestic capabilities in space systems, illustrating how targeted technology transfer can empower emerging space nations, stimulate local innovation, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable and competitive space industry.
Mauritius, India
Support technology transfer initiatives to build local capabilities - Mauritius and India
Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) programme is one of the most generous R&D tax incentive schemes globally. It offers a 35% refundable tax credit for Canadian-controlled private corporations and a 15% non-refundable credit for larger or foreign-owned firms. These incentives apply to space-related R&D, including satellite systems, aerospace engineering, and space data applications.
Canada
Introduce tax incentives and subsidies to boost private sector participation - Canada
In 2024, the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) signed an MoU with the US-based SERA (Space Exploration & Research Agency) to send Nigeria’s first astronaut to space aboard a Blue Origin suborbital flight.Prerequisites: • Institutional & political interest and support for human spaceflight • Partnerships with established agencies • Existence of technological capabilities and infrastructure in national ecosystem (space agency, industry or academia) to conduct R&D for space exploration technologies.• Lead agency & budget• Procurement pathway• Partner support as neededCost: Lite contributions such as hosting ground infrastructure, astronaut training/seat on suborbital flights• Ballpark: USD 5M–50M• Includes: site preparation and hosting agreements for ground stations or tracking facilities, procurement of astronaut training or suborbital seat access, national coordination and outreach, staff training, international partnership managementFull contributions such as payloads for robotic missions, participation in lunar or Mars missions• Ballpark: USD 50M–500M• Includes: co-funding of mission development (orbiters, rovers, landers), design and testing of national payloads/instruments, astronaut training and long-duration mission participation, ground segment development, integration into international exploration consortia Timeframe: Lite contributions• Overall 24–48 mo• Phase: partnership negotiations (6–12 mo), infrastructure/payload preparation (12–18 mo), execution (6–12 mo), follow-up and data exploitation (6–12 mo)Full contributions• Overall 60–120 mo• Phase: partnership establishment and scoping (12–24 mo), payload/mission development (24–48 mo), integration & testing (12–24 mo), launch/mission operations (12–24 mo)Pros: • Expands Access to Missions - Enables participation in human and robotic missions that may be unachievable alone due to advanced technology needs or launch capacity limits.• Shares Burden Across Partners - Complementary cooperation reduces financial, technical, and human resource burdens.• Boosts International Standing - Visible contributions to global missions enhance the nation’s reputation in the space community.Considerations: • Requires Strategic Alignment - Objectives, timelines, and priorities may differ across nations, making coordination and partner selection challenging.
Nigeria
Develop joint partnerships in space exploration - Nigeria

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