Nigeria shall vigorously pursue the attainment of space capabilities as an essential tool for its socio-economic development and the enhancement of the quality of life of its people.. The Nation shall achieve this through research , rigorous education, engineering development, design and manufacture of appropriate hardware and software in space technology, including transport and payloads, such as satellite, telescopes and antennas for scientific research and applications

1. NIGERIA SPACE PROGRAM
National Space Research and Development
Agency (NASRDA)

2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1. The Nigerian Space Programme.
2. Overview of the Nigerian Space Policy.
3. Satellite Technology Development
4. Capabilities of Nigerian Satellites.
5. Some Projects tailored Toward Sustainable
Development
6. Spin-offs
7. Rocketry Programme
8. Support to Security Agencies
9. Regional and International Co-operation
10. Challenges
11. Prospects and Conclusion

3. In August 1963, USNS Kingsport, the
world's first satellite communications
ship, relayed the initial live broadcast of
a telephone conversation between Prime
Minister Tafa Balewa in Nigeria and
President John F. Kennedy in
Washington via Synacom.22
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE NIGERIAN
SPACE PROGRAMME
In 1976, Nigeria declared its space ambition to
members of the Economic Commission for Africa
and Organization of African Unity during an
inter-governmental meeting in Addis-Ababa.
In 1988 the National Council of Ministers’
approved the establishment of a National Centre
for Remote Sensing, to be located at Jos.
A Ground Receiving Station, at Kerang, in
Mangu LGA of Plateau State. (Site of the defunct
Aerostat Balloon Project).
The National Centre for Remote Sensing, Jos
became functional in October 1995.
In 1957, USA established
a portable radio station,
outside Kano, that
monitored Explorer-1,
Apollo & Gemini
Satellites.

4. In 1976, Nigeria declared its space
ambition to members of the Economic
Commission for Africa and Organization
of African Unity during an inter-
governmental meeting in Addis-Ababa.
In 1988 the National Council of
Ministers’ approved the establishment of
a National Centre for Remote Sensing, to
be located at Jos.
A Ground Receiving Station was
established at Kerang, in Mangu LGA of
Plateau State. (Site of the defunct
Aerostat Balloon Project).
The National Centre for Remote
Sensing, Jos became functional in
October 1995.
THE NIGERIAN SPACE PROGRAMME
NigeriaSat-X Image over Oakland, New Zealand
NASRDA Headquarter, Abuja

5. In 1999 the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) was established.
The National Space Research and Development Agency Act, 2010 was signed into law by
the former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) on the 27th of August 2010.
The National Space Policy was approved in 2001.
It established the “National Space Council” chaired by Mr. President.
Technical Advisory Committee.
Made provisions for International Cooperation.
OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN SPACE POLICY
Policy Statements
Nigeria shall vigorously pursue the attainment of space capabilities as an essential tool for its socio-
economic development and the enhancement of the quality of life of its people.. The Nation shall
achieve this through research , rigorous education, engineering development, design and
manufacture of appropriate hardware and software in space technology, including transport and
payloads, such as satellite, telescopes and antennas for scientific research and applications.
Government shall also foster Bi-lateral and international cooperation in all aspects of Space Science
and Technology in order to ensure that Nigeria Scientist s and Engineers benefits from global
developments in this enterprise.

6. OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN SPACE POLICY
Some of the functions of the agency as provided for in the Act include:
Develop satellite technology for various applications and operationalize indigenous space
system for providing space services and shall be the government Agency charged with the
responsibility for building and launching satellites;
Be the repository of all satellites data over Nigeria’s territory and accordingly, all
collaborations and consultations in space data related matters in Nigeria shall be carried out
or undertaken by or with the Agency;
Promote the coordination of space application programmes for the purpose of optimising
resources and develop space technologies of direct relevance to National objectives;
Encourage capacity building in space science technology development and management,
thereby strengthening human resources development required for the implementation of the
space programmes;
Review the national policy on space including long range goals and develop a strategy for
national space issues.15
NASRDA ACT 2010

7. NASRDA AND ITS OPERATIONAL CENTRES/LABs
NASRDA STAFF STRENGTH:
NASRDA has Staff strength of over 5000 workers: with
almost 3000 Technical Expertise (Engineering, Sciences,
Social Sciences etc ). Almost 40% are women.

8. NASRDA AND ITS OPERATIONAL CENTRES/LABS

9. There are three intrinsic models for Space Science and Technology
Acquisition.
Model 1: Technology is purchased, but not transferred.
Model 2: Indigenous development of Space Science and Technology
from the beginning to end.
Model 3: Hybrid of Models 1 and 2.
 Involves the buying of the satellite technology, investment in
research and development to attain proficiency in the technology.
 Allows for Know How Technology Transfer.
 The country involved joins the space faring Nations within a short
time.
 Cost on Research and Development is minimized.
 The country is involved in the development of the technology from
beginning to the end and have full control of the programme after
commissioning.
 Programme is subsequently managed by the country involved.
 Programme is sustainable.
 Approach is currently used by countries like China, India and Brazil.
 The Nigerian Space programme is developed based on this hybrid
paradigm.
Nigeriaa Models for Space Science and Technology Acquisition

10. NigComSat-1R
2011
25-Year Roadmap to Nigeria’s Space Mission (2005-2030)
OVERVIEW OF THE NIGERIAN SPACE POLICY
NigComSat-1R (2011)
2030
2028
2026
TIME
MILESTONE
2010
2015
2025
2018
Launch of Nigerian Satellites from Nigerian Launch Pad (2030)
Large Scale Commercialisation of Space Technology and Know-how (2028)
Spin-Off of Allied Industries- Electronics, Software, etc. (2026)
Development of Rocketry/Propulsion System (2025)
Development and Building of Made in Nigeria Satellite (2018)
Training of Nigerian Astronauts (2015) AstroSAR (2015)
NigeriaSat-2 (2011) NigeriaSat-X (2011)
2011
2006
2007 Launch of NigComSat-1 (2007)
Training of Nigerian Engineers in Ukraine and US on
rocketry programme (2007)
Building and commissioning of NigeriaSat-2 & Sat-x Ground Station (2010)
Commencement of the Design of NigeriaSat-2 (2006)

11. The Agency has launched a total of 6 satellites namely:
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Nigeriasat-1 (2003) Nigeriasat-2 (2011)
NigeriaSAT-X (2011)
NigComSat (2007)
Nigeria EduSat-1 (2017)
NIGCOMSAT -1R (2011)

12. NigeriaSat-2 and X Capabilities
Salt Lake City Airport, USA
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
NigeriaSat-2 Image over Jabi Lake, Abuja
NigeriaSat-X Image over Oakland, New Zealand

13. Summary of Major Achievements
•Over 3000 Images donated
•Worth over N3 Billion Naira
Donation of Satellite
Imageries to Nigerian
Universities
•Scale: 1:100,000
•Saved Nigeria over N2 Billion
Detailed Resource
Inventory of Nigeria
•Images used to produce first ever
Nigerian Satellite Atlas
Satellite Atlas of
Nigeria
•15 GIS / Remote Sensing laboratories
established in Nigerian Universities
Domestication of GIS
technology through
Collaboration
NigeriaSat-1

14. •NX Designed and built by Nigerian Engineers and Scientists
•Images currently downloading at the Ground Station in Abuja
•Patented Space Technology Knowledge Transferred to Nigerians
Technology Transfer
•NX images to 18 Nigerian Universities for Research
•INEC for Delimitation of Constituencies
•Worth over N2.5 Billion Naira
Donation of Satellite
Imageries to Nigerian
Universities / INEC
•Scale: 1:50,000
•Would save Nigeria about N4 Billion
Commenced Detailed
Resource Inventory of
Nigeria
•Images of North-East
•Images of Mali for Peace Keeping Operations
•Vulnerability Maps of Nigeria Major Cities
Support to Armed
Forces and National
Security
NigeriaSat-2 and NigeriaSat-X
Summary of Major Achievements

15. CAPACITY BUILDING
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150
200
250
300
350
400
2009 2014 2017 2025
PhD MSc
Total Number of Publications (Journals, Proceedings & In-review) is Over 1000
Globally, 62 and 200 officers are undergoing Ph.D. and M.Sc. Programmes, respectively
Space Science and Technology Spin-offs

16.  The Institute of Space Sciences & Engineering
(ISSE) was established in Abuja on 2nd June, 2015
in accordance with (NASRDA) Act 2010.
 It is a unique postgraduate Institute set to address
the growing needs of Space scientific knowledge
and innovations in Nigeria and Africa continent at
large.
 The Institute comprises of Department of Space
Sciences and Department of Space Engineering
Systems with programmes drawn from the
specialized studies in Space Sciences, Engineering,
Mathematics, Computerization, and Technology
Innovations leading to the award of MSc and PhD.
 School is in session with the first set of students
Establishment of Institute of Space Science and Engineering (ISSE)

17. S/N List of On-going Projects tailored Toward addressing SDGs
1 Satellite-based Environmental Change Research in the Niger Delta
2 Dasymetric Approach to Population Estimation Using NigeriaSat-X Satellite Image
3 Development of Urban Modeling and Expert System for Security for Nigeria with Artificial
Intelligence
4 Monitoring deforestation and implications for biodiversity in Nigeria using data from
Nigeriasat-1 and other satellites
5 Natural Resource Inventory of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for Sustainable Resource
Management and Development
6 Hydrological modelling of Lake Chad Basin Watershed and Vegetation Response to Rainfall
Patterns and Temperature Change.
7 Monitoring and Evaluating a System-wide Assessment of Risk and Vulnerability within
Agricultural Yield Estimation (Maize) Supply Chains for Food Security
8 Space Application for addressing the sustainable development goals in Health, Education,
Life on land, and Climate action
9 United Nations Platform for Space Based Information for Disaster Management and
Emergency Response (UNSPIDER)
10 Satellite Imagery coverage of Nigeria (Planet)
11 )
12 Development of climate smart agriculture for food security using Artificial Intelligence
13 Space-based assessment of ranch siting for sustainable development in Abuja
14 Investigating the impact of Climate Change on rural urban migration in Abuja
15 Air quality monitoring in Abuja using geospatial techniques
Development of Fadama Land Information Management System (FLIMS): To Boost Rice
Some Projects tailored Toward Sustainable Development
Nigeria Ecological
map
 NASRDA is a hotbed for innovative researchers who over the years have published
several notable publications that cut across various fields and departments especially in
area of Space Applications and Engineering for sustainable development.
 The Agency has also been actively involved in several cutting edge research work and
innovative projects.

18.  Development of Prototype Un-Manned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
 Development of Robotic System for Automating Agricultural Methods and Un-
Manned Mission
 Modeling, Simulation and Development of Permanent Magnet Powered Rotor as
an alternative source of energy.
 Development of a Network of Ground-based Magnetometers for Terrestrial
Magnetic field observatory in Nigeria – As a means of Instructional and Space
Research Experiment in Tertiary Institutions
 GNSS receivers station (BeiDou.
 Completion of Assembly Integration Testing and Design Center (AITDC)
 Population Estimation using Space Science and Technology.
 Effect of Climate variability and Landuse Land cover Change on Groundwater in
Lake Chad Basin.
 Identification of National Tourism potentials using Geospatial Technologies for
socio -economic Development.
 Application of Nigerian Earth Observation Satellites for Climate Change
Monitoring, Mitigation and Adaptation.
 CropWatch Platform, Crop Signature library and farm monitoring protocol

19. No. of Settlement: Borno (1822)
Development Goals:
• Critical Infrastructures
(Transportation)
• Environmental
Sustainability
• Food Security
• National Security
Identification, &
mapping, and
updating of
Settlements and
Roads in Nigeria
Settlement Mapping Project
NigeriaSat-1: Sectorial Applications
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

20. Map showing existing railway facilities from Lagos to Kano
Development Goals
• Infrastructure
Development
Rail Route Alignment Project
NigeriaSat-1: Sectorial Applications
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

21. 1986 2003.
1986 2003
 The objective of this study is to investigate the environmental changes that
have taken place in the region and their socio-economic implications.
 Developmental Goal is to ensure Environmental Sustainability.
North West
(15 Years)
(1987-2002)
South West
(15 Years)
(1987-2002)
South East
(17 Years)
(1986-2003)
Study area showing the northwest, southwest, &
southeast segments
Mangrove loss between 1986 and 2003 estimated
at 153 ha and 165 ha respectively
Satellite-based Environmental Change Research in the Niger Delta
NigeriaSat-1: Sectorial Applications
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

22. Development Goals
• Environmental Sustainability
The National Land Use Land Cover Mapping Of Nigeria Using Nigeriasat-1 Satellite
Images At Scale 1:100 000
The nation’s inventory
of natural resources was
conducted by Nigerian
Experts through the
development of National
Landuse/Landcover map
using NigeriaSat-1
satellite imagery.
This saved the country
over US$10 Million
NigeriaSat-1: Sectorial Applications
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

23. Lake Chad Interventions: Regular Monitoring of Lake Chad with NigeriaSat-1
allows rapid & regular water exploration of the region.
Trans-Boundary Hydrological Mapping: Lake Chad Water Courses
Source: NigeriaSat-1
Feasibility Studies Of Integrated Surface - Ground Water Management Of Lake Chad
Basin Using Satellite Images, Climate Data And Hydrologic Modeling
NigeriaSat-1: Sectorial Applications
SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Ground Water-Surface water Interaction

24. On Friday 26th of August 2011 torrential
rain resulted in severe flooding in Ibadan,
Oyo State capital.
NASRDA supported NEMA with the
Mapping of the Areas affected by the
Flood.
The map produced showing precisely the
areas affected by flood enabled other
National Agencies and the Oyo State
Government to rehabilitate those affected
by the flood.
Response to Flood In Ibadan in 2011
SPACE APPLICATIONS RESEARCH OUTCOMES
Lokoja was one of the flooded areas during
the 2012 flood
flood waters affected the downstream
communities in Adamawa State.
NASRDA visited the flood area and
produced a flood plain and vulnerability
map for the affected areas.
The map was used by NEMA to
rehabilitate those affected by the flood.
Many Vehicles Trapped As
Flood Takes Over Abuja-
Lokoja Highway
Response to Flood In Lokoja and Admawa in 2012

25. MAPPING OF DRIVERS OF DEFORESTATION IN CROSS-RIVER STATE (N2 & NX)
NASRDA COLLABORATION
WITH FAO (UNREDD)
LOSS GAIN
LOSS(
Ha)
GAIN(
Ha)
NET
(Ha)
FORESTLA
ND 1 -7292850 2507905 -592362 203704.6 -388657
CROPLAN
D 2 -1430048
1075561
3 -116156 873624.7 757469
GRASSLA
ND 3 -2387127 780489 -193894 63395.22 -130499
WETLAND 4 -4019185 2219745 -326458 180298.8 -146160
SETTLEME
NTS 5 -273814 782803 -22240.5 63583.17
41342.6
3
OTHERLA
Land use Net Gains and Losses in
Hectares between 2000 and 2014
The United Nations Programme
on Reducing Emissions from
Deforestation and Forest
Degradation is a collaborative
programme of the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations, the United

26. APPLICATIONS OF NIGERIASAT-2
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN CRIME AND SECURITY
CRIME COLDSPOTS OF ABUJA, FCT CRIME HOTSPOTS OF ABUJA, FCT

27. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE IN NORTH EAST NIGERIA
 The aim of this research is to assess
the vulnerability of critical
infrastructure in the North East,
Nigeria. This geographical area
constitutes the largest zone in
Nigeria;
 From 2008-2020, three kind of events
caused fatalities. They are; battles,
explosion/remote violence and
violence against civilians. For battles,
the highest fatalities occurred in
2012, followed by 2011 and 2020. In
explosion/remote violence, the
highest fatalities were in 2012, then
2011 and 2020. Borno State has the
highest concentration of fatalities,
ranging from 143 to 400 deaths.
 . Hotspots map highlighted specific
locations where the attacks were
carried out over a period of 12 years.
Vulnerable infrastructures are also
shown in maps
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN CRIME AND SECURITY

28. SPACE APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION (UBEC)

29. Geo-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic
Data for Development (GRID3) is a global initiative
formed to assist low and middle income countries to
bridge the gap and dart of information most especially
population that are essential for the attainment of the
sustainable development goals.
Managed by Columbia University’s Center for
International Earth Science Information Network
(CIESIN), the project is a partnership with the United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), WorldPop at the
University of Southampton, the Flow minder
Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as
well as UK-DFID.
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN INFRASTRUCTURE
GRID3 NIGERIA PROJECT
The six (6) States and
the Federal Capital
Territory were selected
for the Phase-1
implementation of
GRID3 Nigeria Project.

30. Geospatial Tracking System (GTS)
Polio vaccination campaigns
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH
The pilot GTS deployment was enabled through a collaboration between the National Space
Research & Development Agency, eHealth Africa Foundation and Novel T. The Geospatial Tracking
System [GTS] is an evidence based geographical information management platform used in
monitoring house to house vaccination teams in Nigeria. It tracks the progress of teams vaccinating
children against Polio and enables the visualization and analysis of team activities on the field
during vaccination campaigns.

31. CropWatch-ICP Project (NASRDA and AIRCAS China)
CropWatch Innovative Programme for
Agricultural Monitoring (Crop-Watch) is
to facilitate and stimulate agricultural
monitoring of the developing countries
for the advancement of the SDG goal of
zero hunger through joint research and
capacity building.
Customize Nigeria CropWatch-ICP supported
by ANSO and The United Nations Conference
on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
CROP ARABLE LAND 2022 PRODUCED FROM CROPWATCH SITE
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE

32. MAPPING AND COMPARISON OF
MAIZE PRODUCTS VALUE CHAINS IN
NIGERIA AND RWANDA
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE

33. Space Based Digital Farm Monitoring from space for 2020
dry season farming
( CBN Anchor Borrower)
The project focuses on the monitoring
of farms for the Central Bank of Nigeria
using space based technology during
the 2020 dry season farming.
205 Farms have been validated from
space and are currently being
monitored for:
• Crop growth,
• Crop health,
• Crop Performance,
• Yield Estimates.
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE

34. Hydropower Potential Map in Nigeria
Maps Showing Some Renewable
Energy Sources in Nigeria
Solar Irradiation Map For Nigeria
Wind Power
Potential Map
(Isovents (m/s))
Across Nigeria
Source:
NIMET,2009;
Ajayi, 2010)
SPACE APPLICATIONS IN ENERGY

35. Pollutants USEP
A
WHO Guidelines and
World Bank
Standards
National Air
Quality Standard
for Nigeria
Particulate Matter
10 (PM10)
150 50 µg/m3 (24 h) 150 µg/m3 (24 h)
Particulate Matter
2.5 (PM2.5)
35 25 µg/m3 (24 h) 250 µg/m3 (24 h)
Carbon dioxide
(CO2)
– 350 ppm –
Formaldehyde
(HCHO)
– – –
Emissions tolerance limits and standards for ambient air quality. Source: WHO (2006)
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
MSWS
1
MSWS
2
MSWS
3
MSWS
4
MSWS
5
MSWS
6
MSWS
7
MSWS
8
MSWS
9
MSWS
10
MSWS
11
MSWS
12
MSWS
13
MSWS
14
MSWS
15
MSWS
16
MSWS
17
MSWS
18
Pollutants
Neighbourhood Dumpsite
PM2.5 PM2.5 Limit PM10
Air Quality Assessment of Solid Waste Dumpsites in
AMAC & Bwari Area Council
Mean air quality levels of
municipal solid waste dumpsites
Mean formaldehyde level of municipal solid
waste dumpsites

36. Geospatial Assessment Of Ecotourism Resources For Economic
Diversification In Some Selected States In Nigeria
Made a dashboard for each sate. Above is Bauchi
state ecotourism community dashboard
Some Identified Existing
Ecotourism and Potential Sites in
Northern and southern Nigeria

37. MAPPING OF THE GRAZING RESERVES AND STOCK
ROUTES IN NIGERIA USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY
Data sets for the suitability analysis
Katsina grazing route in 1990
and 2020.
Bauchi grazing reserve in 1990 and 2020

38. Remote timing / trigger System Radio Telescope Dish Antenna
3 – Axis Magnetometer
High Precision GPS Device
EPSm Station
Env. Mon. & Gas Pollution
Detector
Sample Space Spin-off Products
NASRDA engineer
installing the
Ground Station Antenna

39. Rocketry Programme
Collaboration With Air force
Shoulder Launcher
2 Stage Rocket-2016
1 - 20km Launch Capability in
Nigeria has been achieved.
Rocket Weight has been reduced.
Versatility has been improved.
Improved Local Fuel Mixture
Missiles Development in
Collaboration with Armed forces
Surface to Air
Air to Air
Ground to Air
100km Target by 2019.
THE NASRDA ROCKETRY PROGRAMME

40.  In 2001, the national space policy recommended the establishment of defense
space command.
 The Defense Space Administration was established in 2017 in line with NASRDA
Space Policy and Programmes.
 The Defense Space Administration is co-located with NASRDA headquarters in
Abuja .
 Grateful to Mr. President for Releasing the funds for the take-off of DSA
Establishment of Defense Space Administration
Support to Armed Forces

41. Capacity Development Support Security Agencies
 Over 200 Officers and Men of the Armed Forces have been trained by NASRDA on the use of
space based technologies for defence intelligence gathering at the Postgraduate Level.
 This saved Nigeria 1.7billion Naira from oversea training cost.
 NASRDA will continue to conduct training for Armed Forces from time to time as the need
arises.
 The Agency through GeoApps+ offered specialized training to participants from MDAs, the
Military and Para-military. A total number of 57 personnel were trained in 2013.

42. Topographic Map Of South
West Mali Produced for the
Intervention in Mali
REGIONAL PEACE KEEPING INTERVENTION
NigeriaSat-2 was used for
Satellite Image mapping
and Terrain Analysis of
Dargol Area, Niger Republic
[Scene of Nigerian Airforce
Jet Crash in Niger Republic]

43. 1. Collaboration between National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and
University of Missouri, Kansas City,
• Satellite-based Environmental Change Research in the Niger Delta. This project created an
awareness on the extent of damage to mangrove as it affects the people of the Niger-Delta.
• Feasibility Study of Integrated Surface and Groundwater Management of Lake Chad basin
(LCB) using Satellite Images, Climate and Hydrological Modelling. This project was supported
by National Science Foundation(NSF) and NASA/GSFC (IDS 2013 NSSA Research). Under the
Interactions and Feedbacks between Biomass Burning and Water Cycle Dynamics across the
Northern Sub-Saharan African Region
• Field Survey in July 2009 conducted by NASRDA/UMKC/UNIMAID/LCBC along Hadejia-
Jama’are-Yobe River in Northern Nigeria for Groundwater Assessment of Komadugu Yobe
Area of LCB
• NASA Harvest Africa for Crop mapping collaboration between National Space Research and
Development Agency (NASRDA), International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA),
University of Delaware and National Aeronautics and Space Application (NASA)
2. Collaboration between, NASRDA, eHealth Africa, Bill Gate & Belinda Foundation (BMF), Center
for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) University of Columbia, University
of Southampton and Novel-T on Geo-referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data For
Development (Grid3) Project in Nigeria.
3. Collaboration with NASA for the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). NASRDA
signed an agreement with NASA, USA for the use of the GNSS for Geodetic Application. A core
GNSS reference station has been established by NASA in Toro, Bauchi State
4. NASRDA and AIRCAS China signed MoU for Collaboration on Nigeria CropWatch Innovative
Programme for Agricultural Monitoring (Crop-Watch) supported by UNCTAD, ANSO
International Collaboration and Activities

44. Some Organizations NASRDA is member and working with are DMC, GEO,
CEO, UNOOSA, AU, and ECOWAS Space Policy Development Committees
DMC group
NASA HARVEST Africa

45. African Union Activities
 NASRDA, on behalf of Nigeria is playing a major role in Space Science
in Africa.
 NASRDA is a member of the Africa Leadership in Space Conference
(ALC).
 The ALC is currently serving in advisory capacity to the African
Union Heads of State.
 NASRDA is also a member of the African Resource Monitoring
Satellite Constellation (N2 is the first satellite in the constellation).
 NASRDA is instrumental to the development of the African Space
Policy.
 NASRDA is currently hosting the Regional Support Office of the
United Nation Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster
Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) (West and
Central Africa).
 ARCSTEE (affiliate of UNOOSA) trains English Speaking African
Countries in Space Science and Technology.
 ARCSTEE (NASRDA Center) is one of the consortiums for GMES &
Africa on

46. Collaborations with ECOWAS
 Collaboration with the Department of Science, Education, and Culture:
 Development of ECOWAS Regional Strategy and Roadmap on Space Science and
Geomatics in 2017. (A major milestone is the development and launch of ECOSAT-1).
 Proposal development for space application in infrastructure management, coastal
management and natural resources management 2017-2018.
 ECOWAS Meeting for the Validation of the Regional Strategy and roadmap on Space
Science and Geomatics in Abuja from 18th - 20th October 2017.
 ECOWAS Meeting on Space Science and Geomatics 23rd – 25th May 2018.
 3rd meeting of ECOWAS Ministers in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation
from 4th to 7th December 2018 in Cotonou (Republic of Benin).
 Currently planning a proposed regional Stakeholders’ Needs Assessment to
determine the appropriate satellite for ECOWAS.
 Collaboration with Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs on
Disaster Risk Reduction in ECOWAS countries through the UN-SPIDER
programme in 2010.
 Collaboration with the Directorate of Early Warning on :
• ECOWAS Spatial data infrastructure in 2010.
• ECOWARN 2016
• Regional Risk and Vulnerability Assessment in Lake Chad (2018-2019)
 Signing of MOU between NASRDA and ECOWAS on 23rd October 2017.

47. Challenges
44.18M 266M
1.3B 1.7B
4.7B
22.6B
0.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
Nigeria South
Africa
Algeria India Morocco USA
Cost
($)
Country
Comparative Budget Analysis of Space Agencies in 2020
Inadequate Funds to Implement Programmes
Lack of AITDC/other laboratories.
Inability of the private sector to invest in space science and
technology.
International environment for technology transfer is hostile.

48.  The space agency plans to become a major foreign exchange
earner by providing satellite launch services, satellite
development of spin-offs.
 Our satellite is currently one of the satellites of DMC, contributing
to global disaster monitoring initiative. There is hope to join other
constellation in the near future.
 Hope to be among the first 20 leading Space Agencies in the
World.
 Nigeria cannot continue to depend on oil revenues (Petro
Dollars); this is not sustainable.
 The diversification of the Economy is essential.
 The space programme is robust enough to serve as alternative
source of revenue for the country.
 The Private Sector need to explore the gold mine of space
technology.
PROSPECTS AND CONCLUSION

49. NigeriaSat-1 and X
NigeriaSat-2
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