The Malaysian Space Agency ( ms, Agensi Angkasa Malaysia), abbreviated MYSA, is the national
space agency
This is a list of government agency, government agencies engaged in activities related to outer space and space exploration.
As of 2022, 77 different government space agencies are in existence, 16 of which have launch capabilities. Six govern ...
of
Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
. On 20 February 2019, the
Malaysian Cabinet
The Cabinet of Malaysia ( Malay: ''Jemaah Menteri Malaysia'') is the executive branch of the Government of Malaysia. Led by the Prime Minister, the cabinet is a council of ministers who are accountable collectively to the Parliament. According ...
had approved the establishment of MYSA through the merging of
Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA) and
National Space Agency (ANGKASA).
In March 2019, the Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change, Yeo Bee Yin said MYSA would focus on technology, infrastructure and strategic space application development. It would be tasked with gathering comprehensive satellite data and information systems to assist various public agencies effectively in terms of environment, natural resources,
food security
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, disaster management and climate change management. The collected data and information can be shared with the private sector, to help them develop and achieve their own modelling system. The merge of MRSA and ANGKASA into one agency would improve work efficiencies by optimising the use of existing resources and facilities.
, the director general is Tuan Haji Azlikamil Napiah.
Function
* Develop the nation's capability in comprehensive and coordinated manner in the field of technology, application and space science
* Implement research and development and provide total solution in space technology and applications, and space science
* Acquire and provide satellite data specifically received through the national ground receiving station and generate related information for the requirement and use in various fields
* Implement the National Space Policy and value add the existing related national policy
* Coordinate and promote international cooperation in space technology research and development to strengthen the local expertise
See also
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List of government space agencies
This is a list of government agencies engaged in activities related to outer space and space exploration.
As of 2022, 77 different government space agencies are in existence, 16 of which have launch capabilities. Six government space agencies ...
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Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA)
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National Space Agency (ANGKASA)
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