Section 2: Objects of the Administration

(1) The Objects of the Administration are to-
(a) facilitate and implement the Defence and Security aspect of the National Space Policy:
(b) develop and operate Military Space Technologies:
(c) support Nigerian Military operations both within and outside the country as well as Security Agencies responsible for internal security through the use of satellites;
(d) provide resilient and affordable Space and Cyberspace capabilities for the Nigerian Military, other Security and Law Enforcement Agencies;
(e) provide space support for the launching of satellites and other highvalue payload into Space using a variety of expandable launch vehicles and operating those satellites once in the medium of Space:
(f) establish space Control capable of ensuring the peaceful use of space through counter space operations encompassing surveillance, navigation, protection and space intelligence analysis;
(g) establish Enhancement Centres capable of providing satellite-based weather, earth observation, communications, intelligence, missile warning, and navigation, capabilities for the Nigerian Military in particular and the
Country in general. Force enhancement provide direct support to military operations;
(h) expand the knowledge of Military Officers and men, security and other personnel in the Space Science Technology Development and Management, thereby strengthening human resources development required for the implementation of defence space programmes;
(i) encourage the development and operation of vehicles capable of carrying instruments. equipments, supplies, and living organisms through space;
(j) co-ordinate space application programmes and activities in the 3-Arms Services, for the purpose of optimizing resources and develop space technologies of direct relevance to Armed Forces and national objectives;
(k) develop strategies for the exploitation of the outer space and make these part of the overall national development strategies, and implement strategies for promoting Armed Forces participation in the space industry;
(l) collaborate with national and international research centres, non-governmental organisations, universities, private sectors, industries and national and international space agencies and authorities;
(m) promote active participation of Nigerian Armed Forces in the activities of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and Other United Nations Specialised Agencies involved in space science and technology applications;
(n) provide support for all Military Formations, Commands, Units and Institutions in Nigeria for research and development projects relevant to the Defence Space Programmes;
(o) conduct training and re-training of personnel involved in defence space activities and undertake all such activities or things as are necessary or expedient for the carrying out of the objects of the Admin istration and promotion of Space Science and Technology in the Military and other Security Agencies.
(2) For the purpose of carrying out the objects outlined in section 2(1) (a)-(o) of this Act, the Administration shall-
(a) establish such centres, faci lities, departments and other teaching and research units within the Administration as may be necessary from time to time or desirable. subject to the approval of the governing council;
(b) be responsible for the discipline and welfare of members of the Administration;
(c) refer matters relating to the discipline of military personnel in the Administration according to the Armed Forces Act;
(d) conduct and sponsor studies and researches in space science and related fields of learning;
(e) engage top quality staff of international standards aimed at creating a centre of excellence in mandaied fields of study;
(f) subject to the provisions of the Land Use Act, acquire, hold, grant, charge or otherwise deal with or dispose of moveable and immovable
property wherever situate;
(g) accept gifts, legacies and donations, provided that the terms and conditions attached to such gifts, legacies or donations are not inconsistent with the objects and purpose for the establishment of the Administration;
(h) erect, provide, equip and maintain libraries. laboratories, lecture halls, and other buildings as are necessary for the carrying out of the objects of the Administration;
(i) Subject to any limitations or conditions imposed by Statute, invest any moneys belonging to the Administration by way of endowment, whether for general or special purposes or such other money as may not be immediately required for current expenditure in any investments or securities in the purchase or improvement of land, with power from time to time to vary any such investments and to deposit any moneys for the time being not invested with any approved bank on deposit or current account;
(j) borrow, whether on interest or not and if need be upon the security of any of the property, moveable or immovable of the Administration, such moneys as the council may from time to time require or expedient to borrow, or to guarantee any loan, advances of credit facilities;
(k) do such other things as may be required for the effective and smooth running of the Admlnistration;and
(l) do such act or things that are incidental to the attainment of the powers listed in this section as are considered necessary to promote the objects of the Administration;