National Space Bureau (Sanama)
| National Space Bureau | |
| Abbreviation | NSB |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | National Space Directorate |
| Formation |
1704 AN (National Space Bureau) 1681 AN (National Space Directorate) |
| Type | National agency |
| Purpose/focus | Space exploration |
| Headquarters | Semisa City |
| Location | Gehenn Space Center |
| Region served | National |
| Official languages | Sanaman and Istvanistani |
| Director General | Nala Shila |
| Parent organization | Science and Technology Committee |
| Budget | N/A |
| Staff | 6,850 |
The National Space Bureau is the national agency responsible for the space programme in Sanama. Formed as the National Space Directorate in 1681, its mission is to coordinate and facilitate Sanaman participation in space exploration, research and satellite construction and deployment. The directorate cooperates closely with the Sanaman Armed Forces and various other agencies and universities in Sanama. In 1691 construction began on Gehenn Island in So Sara of a space centre, to give Sanama the ability to launch satellites and later manned spacecraft.
Strategic cooperation
The directorate cooperates with Sanama Arms Industries for construction of parts for satellites and space stations, and with Simines for production of electronics for the same. Since 1683 Sanama is also a partner in the Senyan Space Programme.
Micras Space Station
The Micras Space Station is a concept conceived within the NSB in 1704 for an international space station in Micran orbit. The purpose would be entirely scientific and civilian, with the goal of completion by 1719. The space station would be constructed in cooperation with other national parties, forming the Micras Space Station Consortium.
Micras Space Station Consortium
| Party | Nation | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Space Bureau |  Sanama |
Host nation | 1704 |
| Jingdaoese Aerospace Exploration Agency |  Kildare |
Partner nation | 1705 |
| Senyan Space Programme |  Senya |
Partner nation | 1705 |
| Hurmu Space Company |  Hurmu |
Partner nation | 1705 |
| Craitish Agency for Space Exploration |  Craitland |
Partner nation | 1705 |
| Royal Meckelnburgh Aerospace Administration |  Meckelnburgh |
Partner nation | 1705 |
Gehenn Space Center
The Gehenn Space Center is the main facility for the Sanaman space programme. It is located on the island of Gehenn in So Sara, since 1703 once again a part of Shireroth. Sanama bought the right to use the facility at the end of 1704 after an agreement between the governments was reached. The facility still stands on Shirerithian territory, but Sanama owns the right to use the land. Security for the facility is provided by the National Space Bureau Office of Safety which controls checkpoints and patrols the grounds. Access to the facility is limited to National Space Bureau personnel and approved visitors to the visitors' center. The facility is also regularly visited by Shirerithian officials. The facility is strictly off limits to military personnel, except for those serving in the National Space Bureau and the astronaut programme.
Astronaut programme
The bureau is the coordinating agency for the Sanaman astronaut programme, initiated in X.1683 after Sanama joined the Senyan programme. In XIV.1683 the selection process for the first class of astronauts was completed. They were deployed to Space City in Senya shortly after to begin astronaut training. The second class were accepted in 1704 for training at the Gehenn Space Center. It is the ambition of the NSB to launch a manned mission to orbit Micras within five years, and to construct a space station through the Micras Space Station Consortium within 15 years.
Second Class
| # | Name | Rank | Service branch | Bio |
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| B0007 | ||||
| B0008 | ||||
| B0009 | ||||
| B0010 | ||||
| B0011 | ||||
| B0012 | ||||
| B0013 | ||||
| B0014 | ||||
| B0015 | ||||
| B0016 |
First class
| # | Name | Rank | Service branch | Bio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | George Sinclair | Sanaman Air Force |
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| A002 | Nala Shila | Sanaman Air Force |
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| A003 | Andrea Fratelli | Sanaman Navy |
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| A004 | Yon Pasen | Sanaman Air Force |
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| A005 | Tanilo Kesha Nur Pinito | Sanaman Air Force |
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| A006 | Sila Shona Payet | Sanaman Air Force |
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