Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities

Agencia Bolivariana para Actividades Espaciales

Logo of ABAE
Agency overview
Formed November 28, 2005 (2005-11-28)
Website www.abae.gob.ve

The Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities (ABAE) is an agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI)of Venezuela responsible for developing and carrying out policies of the National Executive Venezuela regarding the pacific use of the outer space. Originally designated Venezuelan Space Center (CEV), created on November 28, 2005. Then, the requirements grew up and the body was renamed as Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities (ABAE). The purpose of this agency is to design, coordinate and implement the policies of the Venezuelan National Executive, related to the peaceful use of outer space, and act as a decentralized entity specialized in aerospace. Since its creation, it has been working on the launch of the first artificial satellite of Venezuela, the Satellite Simon Bolivar (Venesat-1), which became in operational phase on October 29, 2008 and Satellite Miranda (VRSS-1) on September 29, 2012.

Objectives

ABAE's space centre

Among the objectives of the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities, some include:

Research lines and specific interests

A Long March 2D launching VRSS-1 on 29 September 2012

Among the research and interests of the Bolivarian Agency for Space Activities, some include:[1]

The Foundation is governed and administered by a Board of Directors composed of a Chairman and four members and their alternates. The President, the four members and their alternates shall be officials of appointment and removal of the Minister of Science, Technology and Industry (MCTI).

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