Venezuelan Space Agency
The Agencia Bolivariana para Actividades Espaciales (ABAE), founded in 2008 and based in Caracas, Venezuela, is the national space agency responsible for executing Venezuela’s space policy and utilizing outer space for peaceful purposes. ABAE manages the nation’s space program, focusing on the development and operation of satellite infrastructure. Currently, the agency’s activities center around the VRSS series of satellites – specifically VRSS-1 (Miranda) and VRSS-2 (Sucre) – alongside the VENESAT-1 / Simón Bolívar satellite. These satellites are utilized for remote sensing applications, including environmental monitoring, and telecommunications services. ABAE also offers services related to satellite remote sensing data. The agency engages in both bilateral and multilateral international cooperation within the space sector, and supports research, innovation, and educational initiatives related to space technology. A key component of their work involves a dedicated center for documentation and a dictionary of space terminology, indicating a commitment to knowledge dissemination and technical expertise. While specific details regarding customer base are not publicly available, ABAE positions itself as a provider of space-based services and data to support national objectives in areas like environmental management and communications infrastructure.