Malaysian Space Agency

National space agency of Malaysia

MRSA
ANGKASA

TypeSpace agencyHeadquartersKuala LumpurOwnerMinistry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)Websitewww.mysa.gov.my

The Malaysian Space Agency (Malay: Agensi Angkasa Malaysia), abbreviated MYSA, is the national space agency of Malaysia. On 20 February 2019, the Malaysian Cabinet had approved the establishment of MYSA through the merging of Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency (MRSA) and National Space Agency (ANGKASA).^[1]

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, 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.^[2]

As of 2020^[update], the director general is Tuan Haji Azlikamil Napiah.^[3]

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^[4]

Space launch plans

In 2023, a feasibility study was carried out in Sabah for the suitability of space launch.^[5] MYSA also collaborates with the Russian Roscosmos space agency to develop a launch site in Sabah.^[6] Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) also developed a guideline for feasibility study for space launch site.^[7]

References

^ "Background". Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA). Retrieved 10 July 2020.
^ Landau, Esther (4 March 2019). "One agency to manage efficient satellite data and information gathering". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
^ "Management". Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA). Retrieved 10 July 2020.
^ "Function". Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA). Retrieved 10 July 2020.
^ Chan, Julia (14 February 2023). "Sabah seeks to put Malaysia on world map as new space launch site". The Malay Mail. Archived from the original on 15 February 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^ Devonshire-Ellis, Chris (6 July 2023). "Russia, Malaysia To Work Together On Joint Space & Satellite Launch Projects". Russia Briefing. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^ "Mosti launches feasibility study guidelines for space launch facility development". New Straits Times. 2 November 2023. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.

External links

Official website
Malaysian Space Agency on Facebook

Malaysian space program

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

Organisation

Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA)

Companies

Spaceflight	Independence-X Aerospace (IDXA) Astronautic Technology (Malaysia) (ATSB) Borneo SubOrbitals
Aerospace	National Aerospace & Defence Industries (NADI) Aerospace Technology Systems Corporation (ATSC) SME Aerospace (SMEA) Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Overhaul Depot (AIROD) UPECA Aerotech (UPECA) Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM)

Satellites

Completed	MEASAT (1 2 3 3a 3b) TiungSAT-1 RazakSAT National Space Centre (Malaysia) (control centre)
Planned	RazakSAT-2

Human spaceflight

Programs	Angkasawan
Astronauts	Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (Soyuz TMA-11)
Planned	n/a

Spaceport

Completed	n/a
Planned	n/a

Observatory

Langkawi National Observatory

Planetariums

Exhibitions

Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA)

Public-sector space agencies

Africa

Pan-African and Pan-Arab	RASCOM Arabsat
National	ASAL EGSA NARSS ESSTI GSSTC NASRDA SANSA

Americas

North America	CSA NASA NESDIS OSC FAA/AST FCC USSF USSPACECOM NRO
Latin America and the Caribbean	ALCE AEM CONAE ABE AEB DCTA INPE ITA CCE ABAE IVIC

Asia

Pan-Asian	APSCO
Central Asia	KazCosmos¹ Roscosmos¹ SRI VK TNSA¹
East Asia	CNSA SASTIND CASC CALT CAST CCF CGWIC SSD CASIC JAXA ISAS JSS NICT NATA KASA KARI KASI SaTReC TASA
South Asia	SPARRSO ISRO ² Antrix Corp DoS NRSC DSA SUPARCO
Southeast Asia	LAPAN MYSA PhilSA SSTL GISTDA VNSC
Southwest Asia	ArmCosmos¹ MAKA¹ NSSA IRIAF NEHSA ISA ISRC ISA NCSR SSA KACST-SRI SSA² GORS TUA TÜBİTAK UZAY UAESA (MBRSC)

Europe

Pan-European	CEN/CENELEC CEPT ETSI Eurocontrol ECAC ESA ECSS ESRTC EAC ESRIN ECSAT ESAC ESOC ESTRACK Guiana Space Centre EUMETSAT EUTELSAT IGO ESO
EU and EEA	DG DEFIS EUSPA EU SatCen EASA BEREC ALR ² BelSPo BIRA-IASB SRTI² CSO² DTU Space ESO¹ CNES² AAE CdE DLR² HSC HSO² ASI LSA LSO¹ SRON NSO NSC POLSA² CBK PAN UKE KRRiT ORO ULC PTSPACE ROSA² INTA AEC EAE AEE SNSA
Other	ArmCosmos¹ MAKA¹ BSA¹ KazCosmos¹ Roscosmos¹ SRI VKO SSO TUA TÜBİTAK UZAY SSAU¹ UKSA ²

Oceania

ASA
- CSIRO
NZSA

World

Former

See also: Timeline of first orbital launches by country
¹ Preceded by the Soviet space program
² Preceded by Interkosmos participation

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