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Singapore will establish the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on April 1 to develop and operate its space capabilities and seize opportunities in the expanding space economy. The agency will support government agencies with satellite tasking and geospatial data analytics, applicable to port operations, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.

NSAS aims to enhance Singapore's satellite constellation, ensure space safety, and develop national legislation for the space sector. The government has allocated over S$200 million for space R&D since 2022, focusing on technologies such as satellite remote sensing for carbon monitoring and microgravity research. Currently, 70 space companies operate in Singapore, which has launched over 30 satellites in the past two decades.