National Space Research & Development Agency (NARSDA)

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is one of the Research Institutions under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. The Agency was established in May 5, 1999 with a broad objective to pursue the development and application of space science and technology for the socio-economic benefits of the nation.

The Agency has six activity Centres spread across the nation. Their mandates are clearly stated; though, collaboration exist between the centres on some projects where two or more activity centres can play a supporting role. Below are the various activity centres with their mandates respectively.

• Center for Geodesy and Geodynamics, Toro – www.cgg.nasrda.gov.ng
• Center for Satellite Technology Development (CSTD), Abuja – www.cstd.nasrda.gov.ng
• NATIONAL CENTRE FOR REMOTE SENSING (NCRS), JOS – www.ncrs.nasrda.gov.ng
• Center for Space Science and Technology Education (CSSTE), Ile Efe – www.csste.nasrda.gov.ng
• Center for SpaceTransport and Propulsion (CSTP), Epe – www.cstp.nasrda.gov.ng
• Center for Atmospheric Research (CAR), Anyigba – www.carnasrda.com

  National Space Research and Development Agency
  Obasanjo Space Centre,
  Umaru Musa Ydar’adua express way,
  P.M.B. 437, Lugbe,
  Abuja