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== History == |
== History == |
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Motivated by the growing advantages of having a space program, |
Motivated by the growing advantages of having a space program, East Cerdani, Aivintis, Tavaris, Vessarlian, and Nagato (along with Augustia and Mizore) founded their space programs in 1959, 1985, 1991, 1997, and 2002. While they received some support from the Gondwanan Community when it was founded in 1990, these programs were rudimentary and did not receive a lot of funding. As all these nations are part of the GSRI, the space programs were merged into the GSA on July 12, 2022 and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Astronomy in the GSRI. East Cerdani's space program only partially merged with the GSA, and East Cerdani kept independent control over the military aspects of the program. |
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== Current Projects == |
== Current Projects == |
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==== Horizon X-Ray Observatory ==== |
==== Horizon X-Ray Observatory ==== |
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[[File:Crab Nebula Pulsar X-Ray .png|thumb|An image of the pulsar at the center of the Egg Nebula, taken by the Horizon X-Ray Observatory]] |
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The Horizon X-Ray Observatory, launched in 1990 by Aivintis, detects soft x-rays. It has been used extensively to examine black holes, stars, and other x-ray emitting phenomena. |
The Horizon X-Ray Observatory, launched in 1990 by Aivintis, detects soft x-rays. It has been used extensively to examine black holes, stars, and other x-ray emitting phenomena. |
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==== Nexus Launch Vehicle ==== |
==== Nexus Launch Vehicle ==== |
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[[File:Falcon Heavy Art.png|thumb|Artist's rendition of an NLV rocket taking off]] |
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The Nexus Launch Vehicle (NLV) line is the primary workhorse of the GSA, and has made up the majority of GSA launches. It was developed in 2003 by Aivintis after the retirement of the Aivintian Space Propulsion Vehicle (ASPV), and has seen continual development and expansion since then. |
The Nexus Launch Vehicle (NLV) line is the primary workhorse of the GSA, and has made up the majority of GSA launches. It was developed in 2003 by Aivintis after the retirement of the Aivintian Space Propulsion Vehicle (ASPV), and has seen continual development and expansion since then. |
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==== Southern Launch Facility ==== |
==== Southern Launch Facility ==== |
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The Southern Launch Facility is the GSA's main spaceport for high inclination and polar-orbiting missions due to its high latitude, and is located on the Aivintian coast, |
The Southern Launch Facility is the GSA's main spaceport for high inclination and polar-orbiting missions due to its high latitude, and is located on the Aivintian coast, near Westhafen. |
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Latest revision as of 02:59, 15 July 2022
Abbreviation | GSA |
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Predecessor | Various Space Agencies |
Formation | 12 July, 2022 |
Type | Space Agency |
Legal status | Intergovernmental Organization |
Headquarters | Greater Alsough, Aivintis |
Administrator | Ensal Paloka |
Parent organization | Gondwanan Scientific Research Institute |
The Gondwanan Space Agency is a body within the Gondwanan Scientific Research institute that coordinates the space program and astronomical research of the GSRI.
The GSA was originally the space programs of Aivintis, Tavaris, East Cerdani, Nagato, and Vessarlian, but were united into the GSA under the jurisdiction of the GSRI in 2022.
History
Motivated by the growing advantages of having a space program, East Cerdani, Aivintis, Tavaris, Vessarlian, and Nagato (along with Augustia and Mizore) founded their space programs in 1959, 1985, 1991, 1997, and 2002. While they received some support from the Gondwanan Community when it was founded in 1990, these programs were rudimentary and did not receive a lot of funding. As all these nations are part of the GSRI, the space programs were merged into the GSA on July 12, 2022 and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Astronomy in the GSRI. East Cerdani's space program only partially merged with the GSA, and East Cerdani kept independent control over the military aspects of the program.
Current Projects
This list does not contain all projects of the GSA, but lists some of the major ones.
Gondwanan Urth Array Satellite Series (GUA)
The GUA series of satellites, a synthesis of satellites from the previous agencies, is Gondwana's primary earth observation satellites. These are mainly in polar sun-synchronous orbit and preforms a wide range of functions such as oceanography and environmental studies. A subset of GUA, dubbed GUA-M, is comprised of meteorological satellites.
Gondwanan Communication Network Satellite Series (GCN)
The GCN series, also a synthesis of the communication satellites of the previous agencies, is Gondwana's communication satellite system. Comprised of multipurpose satellites in geostationary orbit, these satellites cover telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology, search-and-rescue, and more.
Stargazer Orbital Telescope
The Stargazer Orbital Telescope, launched in 1998 by Tavaris, is one of the GSA's major in-space telescopes, able to see into the visible, ultraviolet, and infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is a general purpose telescope, and has examined many astronomical objects and phenomena, from both inside and outside the solar system, from the inner planets to star formation. Stargazer, while operated mostly by the GSA, is available to the public for some portions of time, and other organizations have commonly used it.
Horizon X-Ray Observatory
The Horizon X-Ray Observatory, launched in 1990 by Aivintis, detects soft x-rays. It has been used extensively to examine black holes, stars, and other x-ray emitting phenomena.
Sivetra Gamma Ray Observatory (SGRO)
The Sivetra Gamma Ray Observatory was launched in 2009 by Vessarlian to detect gamma rays and soft x-rays. Named after Arec Sivetra, a physicist who pioneered in gamma ray studies, the SGRO examines gamma ray emitting phenomena such as black holes and supernova.
Other Satellites
Solar Observer Laboratory 1 (SOL-1): Launched in 1995 to study the sun and solar wind
Magnetosphere Analysis Mission (MAM): Launched in 2022 to study Urth's magnetosphere
Lunar
Lunar Observation Laboratory (LOL): Launched in 2012 by East Cerdani to orbit and study the moon.
Ground Based Observatories
The GSA has many more observatories, and these are just a few of them.
Auravas Astronomical Research Observatory (AARO)
The Auravas Astronomical Research Observatory was built in 1982 and is owned and operated by the University of Uravin. However, it receives funding and support, and is sometime operated by the GSA. AARO is comprised of multiple telescopes, and has ongoing projects to study both objects in the solar system, such as asteroids and moons, as well as phenomenaa occurring farther away, such as galactic nuclei, supernovae, and other solar systems. It is located in the Kaskada mountains in southern Auravas.
Doddy Cahya Pranoto Mega Observatory
The Kalana Island Observatory, established in 2000, is located in southwestern United Malordia. It is directly owned and operated by the GSA.
Genesis Arc Observatory
The Genesis Observatory, established in 1990, is located in the Genesis Island Arc, to the north of East Unovia Island, in Nagato. It is directly owned and operated by the GSA.
Apumoo Peaks Observatory
The Apumoo Peaks Observatory, established in 1996, is located in the Apumoo mountain range in southern Ayaupia
Future
New Horizons X-Ray Observatory
The successor to the Horizon Observatory, the New Horizons X-Ray observatory has state of the art equipment and is scheduled to launch in early 2023.
The Eclipse Missions
The Eclipse missions are a set of two missions to Urth''s moon. Each mission contains an orbiter and a lander. Eclipse-1 is planned to launch in 2024.
Other satellites
Solar Observer Laboratory 2 (SOL-2): For further study of the sun. To launch in 2025.
Launch Capabilities
Spacecraft
Nexus Launch Vehicle
The Nexus Launch Vehicle (NLV) line is the primary workhorse of the GSA, and has made up the majority of GSA launches. It was developed in 2003 by Aivintis after the retirement of the Aivintian Space Propulsion Vehicle (ASPV), and has seen continual development and expansion since then.
Facilities
ANG Launch Facility
The Alliance of Northwest Gondwana (ANG) Launch Facility, located in Ayaupia, due to its proximity to the equator and being already used for launches, is the primary spaceport for the GSA.
Southern Launch Facility
The Southern Launch Facility is the GSA's main spaceport for high inclination and polar-orbiting missions due to its high latitude, and is located on the Aivintian coast, near Westhafen.