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The '''Auroran Science and Technology Research Agency''' (commonly known as '''ASTRA''') is an organ of the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]]. It is responsible for scientific research and advising the UNAC on science policy. It is administered by the Commissioner for Science and Technology. It is presently housed in Rivendale, [[Faethalria]]. Although all official documents are translated into the UNAC official languages, Staynish is the ''de facto'' working language of ASTRA. ASTRA has been involved in numerous projects such as the Large Particle Accelerator and Nuclear Powered Ion Drive Research.
==Function==
The functions of ASTRA are as follows:
* Conduct scientific research,
* Advise the UNAC on science and technology-related policies,
* Manage, monitor and protect scientific assets of the UNAC,
* Develop guidelines for ethical scientific research,
* Encourage scientific research and technological innovation in the UNAC,
* Coordinate cooperation among member states of the UNAC on scientific endeavors,
* Improve the accessibility and availability of scientific knowledge
* Encourage the participation and representation of marginalized groups in science and technology.
==Organisation==
The Commissioner for Science, Research and Technology is the chef executive officer of ASTRA. They responsible for day-to-day running of the organization. They also formulate and propose policies on science and technology to the UNAC, monitor and report on the state of science and technology in the UNAC, administer the directives and policies of the UNAC with regard to science and technology, represent ASTRA, and appoint senior members of ASTRA. Operational and logistical functions are performed by the Executive Office of the Commissioner for Science, Research and Technology. Scientific work is conducted by the following departments, who are each responsible for a scientific discipline:
* Department of Chemistry
* Department of Physics
* Department of Botany
* Department of Astronomy
* Department of Genetics
* Department of Computer Science
* Department of Earth Sciences
* Department of Robotics
* Department of Archeology
==Finances==
The budget of ASTRA comes from the UNAC. The Commissioner drafts and proposes a budget to the UNAC Commission. When the UNAC Commission approves, the Auroran Parliament and Council of the UNAC must approve the combined budget of the UNAC Commission which includes ASTRA. ASTRA's financial statements are subject to the UNAC Financial Audit Office.
==Relations==
ASTRA works with scientific organizations and bodies from member states of the UNAC. ASTRA cannot impose its policies and requirements on member states. It often requires their cooperation and consent. ASTRA also works with private institutions, state entities and universities.
==Programs==
===Space Exploration Program===
The Space Exploration Program is administered by the Department of Astronomy. This program consists of sending probes to foreign planets, manned-missions to space and satellites to the far reaches of space and collecting, analyzing and reporting on their findings and discoveries. Currently, [[Rosamund Island]] is being used to send missions to space.
[[Category:UNAC]]
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