Space Intelligence Agency
| Intelligence Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 1, 1963 |
| Jurisdiction | Space Intelligence Operations |
| Motto | "Eye's in the Sky" |
| Annual budget | $16 Billion |
The Space Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency for the Spirit of Hope government, it responsible for all space based intelligence gathering activities. In this role it works closely with the Signals Intelligence Agency to intercept and decrypt other nations signals, both ground based and those that transmit through space.
History
In 1963 the Space Intelligence Agency was founded to combine efforts to create and operate space based intelligence assets. The first spy satellite, a wide area photographic reconnaissance satellite, was launched in 1966.
Organization
The SIA is divided into three branches, responsible for separate portions of a satellites
Design and Launch
The Design and Launch branch is responsible for designing, developing, and launching new satellites.
Management
The Management branch is responsible for managing and maintaining satellites once they are in orbit.
Reception
The Reception branch is responsible for receiving, distributing, and interpreting intelligence from space based assets. It works with the Independent Intelligence Agency, Signals Intelligence Agency, and the branches of the armed forces for intelligence relevant to each. Such as intercepted communications being transferred to the SIA and naval radar intelligence transferred to the Navy and National Guard.