National Space Agency of Singapore to be established

26 February 2026

On 2 February 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (“MTI”) announced that the Government will set up the National Space Agency of Singapore (“NSAS”) from 1 April 2026. NSAS will be established under the aegis of the MTI to lead Singapore’s national space ambitions to be a leader in space technologies and a credible contributor to the global space ecosystem. 

MTI explains that space technologies and capabilities are critical to Singapore’s open and highly connected economy, underpinning essential functions such as digital connectivity, navigation, maritime monitoring and climate resilience. Singapore’s strengths in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, micro-electronics, precision engineering, and AI position Singapore well to capture new opportunities in the space technology sector. There are currently around 70 space companies in Singapore, employing around 2,000 professionals in diverse roles and activities across the value chain, from designing and manufacturing space components to providing satellite-based services. Singapore has also established partnerships with international space agencies, including the European Space Agency, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), the UAE Space Agency, and the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand.

NSAS will assume and build upon the current functions of the Office of Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn) to strengthen Singapore’s research and development ecosystem, develop Singapore’s space industry, and advance international partnerships. NSAS will also take on new functions to develop and operate Singapore’s national space capabilities and develop legislation and regulations which are pro-innovation and pro-business while achieving space safety and sustainability. 

Reference materials 

The press release is available on the MTI website www.mti.gov.sg on this webpage.