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Joint Space Agency

Sodalitas Cosmos Agencia (latin)
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Abbreviation	SCA (latin)
Formation	1 August 1968 (1968-08-01)
Type	Space agency Aeronautics research agency
Headquarters	Thessalona, Belfras
Membership	Member states: Alanahr Arthurista Belfras Garima Ghant Gristol-Serkonos Latium Lihnidos Lion's Rock Lyncanestria Mniohuta Onekawa-Nukanoa Orun Redisus Sante Reze Vannois Velikoslavia Yisrael
Official languages	latin (official)
Director-General	Deckard Gleise
Deputy Director-General	XXXX

The Joint Space Agency (JSA) is an international organization dedicated to space exploration, scientific research, and technological innovation. Established in 1968 by Belfrasian Federation, the Latin Empire, and the Republic of Sante Reze, the JSA was founded to combine the resources and expertise of its member nations in pursuit of advancing humanity’s reach into space. Having been created following significant space infrastructure development by the tri-national space alliance, the agency utilised these advancements to achieve its first major milestone in 1973 with a series of successful moon landings, firmly establishing itself as a leader in the exploration of space.

Over the decades, the JSA expanded its membership to include nations from around the world, evolving into the largest and most inclusive space agency in existence. Its mission is to foster international cooperation, promote the peaceful use of outer space, and drive innovation to address both scientific and practical challenges.

The agency operates under the guidance of a Space Council, which is composed of representatives from each member nation. This governing body oversees the agency’s strategic priorities and ensures equitable collaboration among members. The JSA maintains facilities across its member nations, including research centers, training programs, and engineering hubs. Its primary launch facility, however, is located in Sante Reze, serving as the heart of its space exploration operations.

The JSA is at the forefront of humanity’s presence beyond Earth, operating a functional partially-manned moon base that supports scientific research and serves as a staging ground for future missions. With plans to conduct crewed missions to Mars by 2035, the agency continues to lead efforts to expand humanity’s understanding and utilization of outer space.

It's primary spaceport is the Eporte KeParaguasure Okeere (EKPO) (International Port of Paraguasurun) located in Sante Reze. JSA also conducts space launches at the Cape Castille Space Centre located in Gristol-Serkonos for satellites going into polar orbit. It previously operated from Galileo Space Center in Belfras until it was closed in 1972.

Member states and budget

The Space Council, the governing body of the JSA, meeting in 2018.

JSA Headquarter's Conference Room, where the Space Council meets.

Member state	JSA convention	Representative	National programme	Contributions
				Test1	Test2	Test3
Full member states
Alanahr	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Belfras	1 August 1968	Odoacer Bursio	STAR	1	2	3
Garima	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Ghant	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Gristol-Serkonos	20 October 1971	TBD	SARA	1	2	3
Latium	1 August 1968	TBD	CA	1	2	3
Lihnidos	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Lion's Rock	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Lyncanestria	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Mniohuta	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Onekawa-Nukanoa	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Orun Redisus	6 October 1978	TBD	NARA	1	2	3
Sante Reze	1 August 1968	TBD	KHOP	1	2	3
Vannois	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3
Velikoslavia	8 April 1972	TBD	DARD	1	2	3
Yisrael	TBD	TBD	TBD	1	2	3

Suspended States

Enyama

Main article: Enyama

Following the outbreak of the Enyaman Civil War on 19 September 2019 the Joint Space Agency formally announced that as no clear government existed that the membership to the Agency would be immediately suspended until otherwise stated. Since this decision, which was made in December that same year, no other information has come to light regarding the suspension of membership. It is known, however, that many employees of the JSA that are Enyaman in nationality have since relocated permanently to either Belfras or Sante Reze.

Application process

JSA membership agreement with XXXX

As outlined in the conventions, national membership to the Joint Space Agency is outlined with the following; "The accession of national bodies to the agency must be evaluated upon the base principles of it's contributions, it's goals, it's capabilities and weighed against any threats it may pose to the agency itself.". The interpretation of this throughout the JSA's history has been that nations wishing to participate within the agency must prove that they will provide a good contribution in equity with other member nations without posing any threats to the stability of the agency.

The first step in the process, again as outlined within the conventions, is that the applicant nation signs an observer agreement. This agreement is considered to be the 'negotiating' phase, as the nation and the JSA will now enter discussions for an cooperation agreement to be signed, while permitting both sides to have access to eachothers space agencies to a limited degree to ensure proceeding forward is mutually beneficial.

A JSA Cooperation Agreement provides a nation limited financial responsibilities within the JSA but with limited options within the organisation such as no voting power and a severe reduction in possible projects or programmes they may participate in. This is publicly viewed as a probationary phase. In some cases this has lasted a matter of weeks, in others it has lasted for upwards of ten years. The length, it has been noted, lies within gaining enough votes for accession and any conversions needed to bring the applicant nation's space agency to a standard where it will provide a whole net positive to the Joint Space Agency. It is at this point that the applicant state is invited to sign a full membership agreement.

Collaboration

International Aeronautical Union

Further information: International Aeronautical Union

The partnership between the Joint Space Agency (JSA) and the International Aeronautical Union (IAU) represents a significant collaboration in the field of space exploration, initiated in XXXX. This alliance has evolved over the decades to achieve numerous milestones in lunar exploration and now aims to tackle exciting new challenges ahead, including the development of a new international space station. The collaboration between the JSA and IAU began in XXXX, driven by a shared vision to advance human knowledge and technological capabilities in space. Recognizing the potential benefits of joint efforts, both agencies forged a strategicalliance that allowed them to combine their expertise, resources, and ambitions.

One of the hallmark achievements of this partnership has been the successful participation of the IAU in several moon landings conducted by the JSA as part of it's Pioneer program. Through this cooperation, IAU has contributed its vast scientific knowledge and expertise in aerospace engineering, which has enhanced mission planning, technology development, and astronaut training. These joint expeditions to the Moon have allowed both organizations to conduct scientific research, gather precious data, and perform experiments that have deepened our understanding of lunar geology and potential resources.

The ongoing partnership between the Joint Space Agency and the International Aeronautical Union stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in advancing the understanding of space. Through the shared history of successful lunar missions and a joint commitment to the creation of new infrastructure and future cooperation, both agencies exemplify how cooperation can lead to groundbreaking discoveries and forge pathways for future advancements in space exploration. This partnership not only enhances scientific research but also empowers nations to work together towards common goals, inspiring future generations to reach for the stars.

Management

As planned in the Conventions two organs are defined which work together to run the Joint Space Agency; the Space Council and the Director-General. The Space Council is composed of Representatives of the member states which meets as required at Representative or delegate level. The Director-General is appointed by the space council and serves at their leisure and in their duty represents the JSA in it's acts and executes policy defined by the Space Council. The Council has set-up subordinate bodies to be assisted in it's duties. Each of the Committees and Boards take decisions, make recommendations or are kept informed according to the amount of powers invested in them by the Council in their given area of responsibilities. Each Member States nominates its representation to the boards and committees; these delegates are often accompanied by experts.

Space Council

The primary role of the Space Council is to establish the direction and policy of the Joint Space Agency. Representatives of the space council meet every two to three years to assess current challenges, opportunities, and technological advancements in space exploration and then decide on the agency's priorities and initiatives for the forthcoming period. The Space Council is also responsible for overseeing the implementation of these policies, and to this end they appoint a director-general who will act as the executive officer for the agency and ensure that the agency's activities align with the established goals and regulatory guidelines. Oversight over these activities are conducted through an executive committee whose responsibilities include conducting oversight over all established activities and programmes, over the different divisions and support services, and finally over the director-general and administrative staff themselves.

Representatives in the Space Council will be charged with appointing teams of experts to their staff and assigning delegates to attend lesser meetings which are focused on specific programmes and initiatives. These delegates and meetings allow for focused discussions, expert contributions, and a more agile decision-making regarding particular projects by avoiding unnecessary administrative efforts. As stated in the conventions, the contributions of the Representatives as representatives of the members states promotes international cooperation. This collaboration fosters a unified approach to address global challenges in space research, technological advancement, and policy regulation, furthering the peaceful exploration and utilization of outer space.

Director-General

Director-General Deckard Gleise, DG since 2018

The Director-General (DG) of the Joint Space Agency is the Chief Executive Officer over it's actions and is responsible for the definition, implementation, and development of the agency's space infrastructure and activities. The office is also responsible for ensuring all actions taken by the JSA align with policy and regulatory guidelines set by the Space Council. As the Chief Executive Officer, the Director-General is charged with overseeing the programmes and directives which control and maintain the agency's launchers, satellites, space stations and current lunar exploration.

The key responsibilities for the office include developing and implementing the JSA's long-term vision and strategies to advance the infrastructure and exploration of space. They ensure that the agency's activities align with policy and regulations set out by the Space Council and to this goal oversees the day-to-day operation of the JSA, managing a diverse workforce of scientists, engineers, and administrative staff. They are responsible for ensuring that the budget is allocated appropriately, ensuring that future financial planning is carried out effectively and on time.

While the Space Council sets out policy and regulations, the DG has the responsibility of forming space policy under those guidelines and cooperating with the Space Council to ensure that, if necessary, the policy and regulations are altered to meet new conditions as necessary. They hold meetings with national governments within and outside of the JSA to promote international cooperation and ensure that the dialogue on the exploration of space is continued to be carried out. They are also the spokesperson for the JSA, promoting the projects and achievements of the agency to the public and media. In line with the new convention of the young persons outreach signed 1996, the DG is also responsible for ensuring that future generations are inspired and that education facilities exist to educate the next generation of scientists, astronauts, and pioneers.

Finally, the Director-General utilises an administrative structure of Operations Directors, Facilities Directors, and Project/Programme Directors to run the divisions and other bodies within the agency. In the event of an emergency, the DG has the ability to override the Space Council's guidelines and policies if it is reasonable to do so in order to mitigate impacts on ongoing projects and missions.

Since 2018 the Director-General has been Dr. Deckard Gleise of the Belfrasian Federation. Prior to his appointment by the Space Council, he had been the Operations Director of Technology, Engineering and Quality (otherwise known as the Director of Technology) and had previously been responsible for the implementation of new technologies at EKPO Space Port.

Offices and Facilities

The offices and facilities operated by the Joint Space Agency are distributed among various countries and areas. The primary locations, such as the primary headquarters, launch facility and research campus are separated among the three founding members in an arrangement that dates back to the initial founding of the agency.

• The JSA administrative headquarters in Thessalona, Belfras. This location houses the leadership of the Joint Space Agency, the meeting location for the Space Council, and also houses it's astronaut corps, security forces, and public relations office.
• The Space Research and Technology Center in Latium, this is the largest facility dedicated to furthering research and technological developments by the agency.
• Ekporte KeParaguasure Okeere (EKPO) Space Center in Sante Reze. This is the agency's primary launch facility.
• Facilities owned and operated by member-state space agencies but have close collaboration with the JSA include;
  • Cape Castille Space Port in Gristol-Serkonos, this is owned and operated by SARA, but has been responsible for JSA polar launches since the 1980s.
  • National Space Training center in Belfras. This has trained new astronauts since the 1960s and is responsible for training the initial astronauts that the JSA utilised.

Field Center	Primary Location	Facility Director
JSA Headquarters	Belfras	Lydon Orinis
EKPO Space Port	Sante Reze	TBD
SRTC Research Facility	Latium	TBD
Collaborative facilities
Cape Castille Space Port	Gristol-Serkonos	Dr. Adélaïde Villeneuve
National Space Training Center	Belfras	Daud Winso

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  JSA's headquarters campus in Belfras

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  EKPO, the JSA's main launch site in Sante Reze

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  SRTC research center in Latium

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  Launch of Pioneer 16, 2024

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  Launch of Phoenix 2 HLV carrying supplies for the Lunar ACA base, 2023

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  Cape Castille Space Centre, JSA's polar launch site in Gristol-Serkonos

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