The National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) is a department of the Ministry of Trade and Industry set up in 2026. It aims to allow Singapore to leverage on the opportunities and potential of the global space economy for national and regional needs, building upon the functions of the former Office of Space Technology & Industry.
As of April 2026, the current Chief Executive of NSAS is Ngiam Le Na. She previously served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at DSO National Laboratories.
The Office for Space Technology and Industry (OSTIn) was set up in 2013 to drive the development of small satellite capabilities and new sensor technologies. In 2020, its mandate expanded to include the development of the workforce in the industry, as well as to grow international partnerships.
In 2022, OSTIn launched the Space Technology Development Programme with $210 million in funding for space technology development and talent training.
NSAS was first announced by Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng on 2nd February 2026. It replaced the former OSTIn, which was folded into NSAS. It has a staff of 30 officers from the former OSTIn.
NSAS will focus on building a thriving space ecosystem, establishing a multi-agency operations centre to coordinate tasks for the public sector, and developing national legislation to govern space activities.<br />There is currently no intent to prioritise the development of launch capabilities due to spatial constraints.