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“) on 1 April 2026.
NSAS, to be established under the aegis of MTI, will lead Singapore’s national space ambitions to be a leader in space technologies and services, and a credible contributor to the global space ecosystem. NSAS will spearhead Singapore’s efforts to fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy, which is projected to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035.
NSAS will assume and build upon the current functions of the Office of Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn) to:
- strengthen Singapore’s R&D ecosystem and continue investing to build worldclass indigenous space capabilities;
- develop Singapore’s space industry through initiatives such as the Space Access Programme to help communities validate technologies in space and to enter new markets via international partnerships; and
- advance international partnerships with like-minded partners to pursue collaborations in priority areas and facilitate connections between the respective space ecosystems.
NSAS will also take on new functions to:
- develop and operate Singapore’s national space capabilities by identifying and developing space programmes to serve national needs across government agencies; and
- develop legislation and regulations for Singapore’s space sector which are pro-innovation and pro-business, while meeting high standards for space safety and space sustainability.
Ms Ngiam Le Na was appointed Chief Executive (Designate) of NSAS from 2 February 2026. She will assume the position of Chief Executive, NSAS from 1 April 2026.
Click on the following link for more information:
- MTI Press Release titled “Establishment of the National Space Agency of Singapore” (available on the MTI website at mti.gov.sg)
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