the portfolio committee on science and technoloy 03 june 2008, parliament, cape town
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C&M SPACE INVESTMENT Registration Number: 2005/149595/23 hereinafter referred to as (“C & M”) presentation to. THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOY 03 JUNE 2008, PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN. INTRODUCTION. Established in 2005 by Siyabonga Copiso & Mzukisi Mazula - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
C&M SPACE INVESTMENTRegistration Number: 2005/149595/23
hereinafter referred to as (“C & M”)
presentation toTHE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOY03 JUNE 2008, PARLIAMENT, CAPE
TOWN
INTRODUCTION
• Established in 2005 by Siyabonga Copiso & Mzukisi Mazula
• Main objectives are to;– build the first Black-owned and Managed Company in
South African space industry– Participate in Satellite Manufacturing activities and – Promote Satellite-based solutions for the socio-economic
challenges of the African continent– Encourage participation of SMMEs and Youth in Space,
especially those in previously disadvantaged communities– Motivate and be a role model for the Youth of South Africa
C&M CHAIRMAN• Head: Government Relations
(SUNSPACE)• A former MATHS Teacher @St
John’s College, MTATA• Bsc(ED),WSUT & Post Grad
Diploma in Sat. Eng, SU & Diploma in Management Studies
• DOC Employee for more than 5yrs• 5YRS- ITU Experience• Attended ICT/Space related
courses in US(USTTI), Australia, UK & Canada
C&M CEO• Head: Government
Programmes(SUNSPACE)• A former MATHS Teacher
@St John’s College, MTATA• Bsc(ED), WSUT & Masters
in Engineering Science, SU• Sentech PTY(LTD)
Employee, National Signal Distributor for 3yrs
• PROJECT MANAGER for SUMBANDILA-sat based in SU
C&M’s CONTRIBUTION TO THE SPACE INDUSTRY
• Founder and a facilitator of (25+1 %) BEE transaction with Sunspace
• Project Management of South Africa’s “second” satellite SUMBANDILA-sat
• Introduced and conceptualized the second payload for SUMBANDILA-sat i.e.“Communications Payload”
• Participated in the management and facilitation of Internships and HCD in different Universities in the country
C&M’s CONTRIBUTION CONT’
• Initiated the GEO Stationery Satellite Feasibility Study for South Africa
• Initiated Satellite related R&D activities
SUMBANDILA Mission Objectives1. The development and growth of people
and institutions 2. Providing satellite data for applications
addressing the needs of society3. Understanding the modalities of a small
satellite program in order to inform the space policy process in South Africa
Micro-Satellite 30-90 kg
Small Satellite Small Satellite 180kg – 500kg180kg – 500kg
Building a Satellite Sensor System
Satellite BusSatellite Bus
ApplicationsApplications
Human ResourceHuman ResourceDevelopmentDevelopment
LaunchLaunch
Control and Control and Ground OperationsGround Operations
System Block Diagram
Development of Human Resources for ZA-002
• Schools program– More provinces and link some of the experiments directly
to space• Post graduate satellite engineering
– * A steady state team of 18 students p..a (16 M.Eng and 2 Phd) plus a post-doc position
– * Student output not on critical path and only used if of sufficient quality
• * Industry experience– Intership program with Satellite Development Toolkit for 5
to 8 people per annum
Oct 05 Feb 07
Nov-05 Dec-05 Jan-06 Feb-06 Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07
Milestones
Other dates
11-Oct-05T0: Start
Mar-06 - Jun-06
Jan-06
Launch Details
Oct-06Flight Acceptance
ReviewNov-05PDR
Jul-06 - Sep-06
Mar-06 - Jun-06
QualificationJul-06 - Sep-06
Integration & System Tests
Feb-07System Acceptance
ReviewJan-06CDR
Dec-06Launch
Project ScheduleProject Schedule
WHY SPACE AGENCY FOR SA?• The Space Agency will have a role of consolidating all
Government and industry efforts around space to make 1 VISION
• SANSA to build operational satellites for Earth observation, Communication, etc. SA Space Missions
• Promote sustainable economic development through, SMMEs development and capacity building programmes
• To position South Africa as a leader in the African Space race, without promoting duplication of activities but rather looking at partnerships which prove to be mutually beneficial, in astronomy, science or military missions.
• SANSA ‘s dedicated Bill will provide recognition for the space capabilities that have been developed over the decades for SA (Dedicated Bill = Dedicated Budget)
SPECIFIC COMMENTS ON THE SPACE BILL
1. In Section 3(b),This clause should include “creation and development of SMMEs” and
should read as follows;support the creation and development of SMMEs and an environment
conducive to industrial development in space technologies;
2. In Section 4.2(b), the word “dispose” needs some definition in the form of footnote or in Section 1 of this Bill.
It is in the interests of C&M and the country that space related facilities, technology or institutions be given a second chance or an alternative. C&M suggest the development of a policy that will guide the disposal of any space related property.
3. In Section 4.2(c) C&M suggests that it(the Agency) be not be limited to
borrowing but other financial arrangements like PPP be allowed to the Agency.
RECOMMENDATION 1
• Role of ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS– SANSA build its capabilities around capable
Universities and technikons– This approach will help build reliable skills and
advance R&D&I capabilities– The Intellectual Property (IP) of SANSA will be
protected, innovated and taken from one generation to the next
RECOMMENDATION 2
• Role of Industry– Strengthen SANSA’s vision and participation in space
activities– Build operational systems using indigenous technology. – Provide opportunities for employment and contribution to
GDP. – Build an export market and leadership in technology
RECOMMENDATION 3
• Role of Portfolio Committee;
“ To provide oversight role in the activities of Government/Ministry of Science & Technology”
“To provide support for ADEQUATE FUNDING for THE AGENCY”
Conclusion• The industry has established a critical mass of
micro-satellite engineering capability and its growing
• National Space Audit performed by the DST• SANSA will have to come up with a Space
programme that will unlock the FULL potential of this industry
• We are positive about the Future