Joint Space Research Initiative
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| Joint Space Research Initiative | |
| Abbreviation | JSRI |
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| Formation | V.1740 AN |
| Type | Bilateral space research organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose/focus | Space technology research and development |
| Headquarters | Punta Santiago, Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Location | Secondary facility in Lindström, Natopia |
| Region served | |
| Main organ | Joint Oversight Board |
| Affiliations | |
| Budget | 25 billion écus (initial) |
The Joint Space Research Initiative (JSRI) is a bilateral space research and development organization established in V.1740 AN through a partnership between Natopia and Nouvelle Alexandrie. With an initial budget of 25 billion écus, the initiative represents the largest joint space technology program between the two nations and serves as a cornerstone of their strategic cooperation in orbital defense and satellite technology development.
History
The JSRI was established as part of a comprehensive space technology partnership agreement signed between Natopia and Nouvelle Alexandrie in V.1740 AN. The agreement was signed by Natopian Chancellor Isabella Betancourt and New Alexandrian Secretary of Defense Jose Manuel Montero at the Natopian Spacefleet headquarters in Lindström.
Organization
Structure
The JSRI operates through a dual-headquarters model, with its primary facility located in Punta Santiago, Nouvelle Alexandrie, and a sister facility in Lindström, Natopia. The organization is governed by a Joint Oversight Board comprising representatives from both nations' space agencies and defense departments.
Research Facilities
The initiative's research infrastructure includes:
- Space Technology Center (Punta Santiago)
- Deep Space Monitoring Integration Facility (Lindström)
- Satellite Development Laboratory (Punta Santiago)
- Advanced Propulsion Research Center (Lindström)
Programs
Satellite Technology Development
Private Sector Integration
The initiative includes a Private Sector Partnership Program that enables companies from both nations to participate in space technology development. Major participants include:
