The Government will set up of the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) from 1 April 2026. This was announced by Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) at the inaugural Space Summit 2026 on 2 February 2026.

NSAS will spearhead Singapore’s efforts to fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy, which is projected to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035. NSAS will assume and build upon the current functions of the Office of Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn) to:

(i) strengthen the R&D ecosystem,

(ii) develop Singapore’s space industry, and

(iii) advance international partnerships

NSAS will also take on new functions to develop and operate Singapore’s national space capabilities, and develop legislation and regulations which are pro-innovation and pro-business while achieving space safety and sustainability.

The establishment of NSAS represents Singapore’s commitment to become a leader in space technologies and services, leveraging its strategic location, technological capabilities, and business-friendly environment to capture emerging opportunities in the global space economy.

Ms Ngiam Le Na will be appointed Chief Executive (Designate) of the NSAS from 2 February 2026. She will assume the position of Chief Executive, NSAS from 1 April 2026 after relinquishing her appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at DSO National Laboratories.  [Source: MTI]