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South Africa's space economy is anchored by a growing commercial sector.

South Africa's space sector is most strongly represented by commercial activity, with a supporting presence in orbital activity and ground infrastructure.

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Leading Collaborations

The most visible collaborations linking this country to the regional and international space ecosystem.

TR

Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies

Treaty Extra-continental Adopted 1967
United Arab EmiratesAfghanistanAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustriaAustralia +104
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AG

Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched Into Outer Space

Treaty Extra-continental Adopted 1968
Antigua and BarbudaAustriaAustraliaBarbadosBelgiumBulgaria +93
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CO

Convention on Registration of Objects Launched Into Outer Space

Treaty Extra-continental Adopted 1976
United Arab EmiratesAntigua and BarbudaArmeniaArgentinaAustriaAustralia +75
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CO

Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects

Treaty Extra-continental Adopted 1972
Antigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustriaAustraliaBelgiumBulgaria +73
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AF

African Group on Earth Observations

Network Pan-African Est. 2016
Burkina FasoDemocratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the CongoCentral African RepublicCongoCôte d'Ivoire +31
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SQ

Square Kilometre Array Observatory

Network Extra-continental Est. 2018
AustraliaBotswanaCanadaSwitzerlandChinaGermany +17
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CO

Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Committee Extra-continental Est. 1959
United Arab EmiratesAlbaniaArmeniaAngolaArgentinaAustria +104
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