THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOY 03 JUNE 2008, PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN

1. C&M SPACE INVESTMENTRegistration Number: 2005/149595/23hereinafter referred to as (“C & M”)presentation to THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOY 03 JUNE 2008, PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN

2. INTRODUCTION • Established in 2005 by SiyabongaCopiso & MzukisiMazula • 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. C&M’s CONTRIBUTION CONT’ • Initiated the GEO Stationery Satellite Feasibility Study for South Africa • Initiated Satellite related R&D activities

7. SUMBANDILA Mission Objectives • The development and growth of people and institutions • Providing satellite data for applications addressing the needs of society • Understanding the modalities of a small satellite program in order to inform the space policy process in South Africa

8. Small Satellite 180kg – 500kg Micro-Satellite 30-90 kg

9. Building a Satellite Sensor System Launch Applications Human ResourceDevelopment Control and Ground Operations Satellite Bus

10. System Block Diagram

11. 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

12. Project Schedule

13. 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)

14. SPECIFIC COMMENTS ON THE SPACE BILL • 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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”

18. 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

19. THANK YOU… scopiso@gmail.com mazulamz@yahoo.com