Atmospheric & Sky Observation
Observation of the sky above the Duchy, including weather, meteors, and the visibility of satellites and planets, with records kept by the National Archive.
PlanningBNSA · SPACE POLICY & EXPLORATION
The space agency of the Grand Duchy of Bookerndy.
The Bookerndy National Space Agency (BNSA) coordinates the Duchy's activities in space science, aerospace research and exploration, and represents Bookerndy in matters of space policy.
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4Launches & programmes
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OpenPublic reporting
OUR MISSION
To advance the Grand Duchy's knowledge of the universe, to explore beyond its borders, and to do so openly and for the benefit of all its citizens.
Statement of Mission, Bookerndy National Space Agency
A small nation with a long view.
BNSA was established as an agency of state within the Grand Duchy of Bookerndy to give the nation a formal presence in space affairs. It operates under the authority of the Office of the Grand Duke and in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The agency's work is civil and scientific in character. It focuses on research, education and international cooperation, and it publishes its aims and progress so that citizens can follow its work.
WHAT WE DO
Launches & programmes
The agency's current launches and programmes, each with its status.
Rocketry & Flight Research
Study and testing of rocketry and flight, conducted within applicable law and established safety practice, with an emphasis on small-scale research.
PlanningSpace Policy & Education
Representation of the Duchy in space matters, public education, and cooperation with other organisations and nations interested in exploration.
ActiveAgency Establishment
Formal creation of the Bookerndy National Space Agency, with its emblem and public website, under the authority of the Office of the Grand Duke.
CompletedHOW WE WORK
Guiding principles
The standards the agency holds itself to in every programme.
Peaceful purposesBNSA's activities are civil and scientific. The agency does not pursue military or weapons-related work.
Safety and legalityAll activity complies with the law of the territory in which it takes place, and safety takes precedence over schedule.
OpennessThe agency reports its aims, decisions and results publicly through this website and the national announcements.
CooperationBNSA seeks to work with other agencies, institutions and enthusiasts, and to share what it learns.
LOOKING AHEAD
Agency roadmap
The planned sequence of the agency's development. Dates will be published as milestones are confirmed.
PHASE 1
Establishment
Formal creation of the agency, its emblem and its public website, and designation under the national government.
PHASE 2
Observation
Start of the Sky Observation programme and the first entries in the agency's public record.
PHASE 3
Research
Small-scale flight and rocketry research, subject to safety review and the approval of the Office of the Grand Duke.
PHASE 4
Cooperation
Partnerships with outside organisations and participation in wider space-community activities.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact the agency
BNSA is part of the national government. Enquiries are handled through the main government website.
General enquiries
Questions about BNSA and its programmes. Use the contact details on bookerndy.com.
Citizenship
To become a citizen of the Grand Duchy, apply through the citizenship application.
National announcements
Official statements from the government are published at bookerndy.com.