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The Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities (''Agencia Bolivariana para Actividades Espaciales'', ABAE) is an agency of the Ministry of Science of Venezuela, responsible for developing and carrying out policies of the National Executive Venezuela regarding the use of the outer space.
Originally designated Venezuelan Space Center (CEV), created on November 28, 2005. Then, the requirements grew up and the body was renamed as Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities (ABAE). The purpose of this agency is to design, coordinate and implement and operate the policies of the Venezuelan National Executive, related to the peaceful use of outer space, and act as a decentralized entity specialized in aerospace. Since its creation, it has been working on the launch of the first artificial satellite of Venezuela, the Satellite Simon Bolivar (
Among the objectives of the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities, some include:
* Proposing to Venezuelan National Executive, space policies in the short term.
* Run the space policy defined by the National Executive.
* Develop and implement activities and programs in the space field.
* Ensure compliance of international treaties governing space issues.
* Establish technical criteria for harmonizing the various national initiatives in the field of space technology.
* Promote solidarity and cooperation among the National Government institutions.
* Others as defined by their body attachment.
Among the research and interests of the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities, some include:
Satellite Miranda
(Spanish)
Official website
Ministry of Popular Power for Science, Technology and Intermediate Industries of Venezuela
{{Public sector space agencies Space agencies Organizations based in Venezuela Organizations established in 2005 2005 establishments in Venezuela Space program of Venezuela
History
Originally designated Venezuelan Space Center (CEV), created on November 28, 2005. Then, the requirements grew up and the body was renamed as Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities (ABAE). The purpose of this agency is to design, coordinate and implement and operate the policies of the Venezuelan National Executive, related to the peaceful use of outer space, and act as a decentralized entity specialized in aerospace. Since its creation, it has been working on the launch of the first artificial satellite of Venezuela, the Satellite Simon Bolivar (Venesat-1
VeneSat-1, also known as Simón Bolívar (after Venezuelan independence fighter Simón Bolívar), was the first Venezuelan satellite. It was designed, built and launched by the CGWIC subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corpo ...
), operational on October 29, 2008, Satellite Miranda (VRSS-1
VRSS-1 (Venezuelan Remote Sensing Satellite-1), also known as (Satellite) Francisco Miranda, is the first Venezuelan remote sensing satellite, and the second Venezuelan satellite after VENESAT-1. It will be used to study the territory of Venezue ...
) on September 29, 2012, Satellite Sucre (VRSS-2
VRSS-2 (Venezuelan Remote Sensing Satellite-2), also known as (Satellite) Antonio José de Sucre, is the second Venezuelan remote sensing satellite, and the third Venezuelan satellite after VRSS-1. It will be used to study Venezuelan territory a ...
) Oct 2017, operates the Ground Receiving Stations and Ground Application Center for the country's remote sensing satellites.
Objectives
Among the objectives of the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities, some include:
* Proposing to Venezuelan National Executive, space policies in the short term.
* Run the space policy defined by the National Executive.
* Develop and implement activities and programs in the space field.
* Ensure compliance of international treaties governing space issues.
* Establish technical criteria for harmonizing the various national initiatives in the field of space technology.
* Promote solidarity and cooperation among the National Government institutions.
* Others as defined by their body attachment.
Research lines and specific interests
Among the research and interests of the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities, some include:
Telecommunications
* Technological Appropriation Program of VENESAT-1 * Training of Venezuelan operators and engineers in overlooking the administration of satellite ground control port. * Transmission of telecommunication signals from fixed service between earth stations. The flow includes areas of telephony, fax, radio programs, television and the Internet . * Applications in maritime, aeronautical and land mobile services satellite intercom from SMS mobile networks. * Direct Broadcast Services video, audio and other data to the general public from the space platform.Earth Observation
* Operate and Distribute the image data from the Venezuelan Remote Sensing Satellite constellation. * Generation of Thematic Maps, Data and value added material for Remote Sensing Applications. * Global Navigation Research & Applications. * Earth Resources research (Mining, Oil & Geomorphology ).Space Engineering
* Research and Develop capabilities for Spacecraft's Design, Assembly Integration and Test. * Mission & Satellite System Design, Mechanism & Structure, On Board Data Handling, Attitude & Orbit Control System, Telemetry/Telecommand and Ranging, Power Supply, Payload Data Transmission, Thermal Control * Assembly & Integration Process Design, Thermal Test Operation, Acoustic Test, Dynamic Test, Fuel Pipe's Leackage Test, Electrical Test * Satellite Control Center Operation.Governance
The institution is governed and administered by a board of directors composed of a chairman and four members and their alternates. The President is appointed by the head of state, the four members and their alternates shall be officials of appointment and removal of the Minister of Science (MPPEUCT)See also
* List of government space agencies *Venesat-1
VeneSat-1, also known as Simón Bolívar (after Venezuelan independence fighter Simón Bolívar), was the first Venezuelan satellite. It was designed, built and launched by the CGWIC subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corpo ...
* VRSS-1
VRSS-1 (Venezuelan Remote Sensing Satellite-1), also known as (Satellite) Francisco Miranda, is the first Venezuelan remote sensing satellite, and the second Venezuelan satellite after VENESAT-1. It will be used to study the territory of Venezue ...
* VRSS-2
VRSS-2 (Venezuelan Remote Sensing Satellite-2), also known as (Satellite) Antonio José de Sucre, is the second Venezuelan remote sensing satellite, and the third Venezuelan satellite after VRSS-1. It will be used to study Venezuelan territory a ...
* Communications satellite
References
Member Of
International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters'External links
Satellite Miranda
(Spanish)
Official website
Ministry of Popular Power for Science, Technology and Intermediate Industries of Venezuela
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