Kodeshi Space Agency

The Kodeshi Space Agency (KSA; (: 山河间太空署; : Shānhé jiān tàikōng shǔ) is the government agency of Kodeshia that conducts space, planetary, and aviation research, and leads development of rockets and satellites and spacecraft. The agency is headquartered in Luxi, Songhari.

Founded in 1976, KSA has pioneered a number of achievements in space for Kodeshia despite its relatively short history, including becoming the first space agency to send a satellite into orbit.

History
Modern space research in Kodeshia can be traced to the Kodeshi National Institute of Aeronautics Research in the 1930s. The institute was established in 1935 as part of the Kodeshia Department of Aeronautics (Guoyu: 山河间太空署主办外事; pinyin: Shānhé jiān tàikōng shǔ shì zhèng), an organisation set up in 1932 as a successor to the Imperial Aerospace Research Institute (Guoyu: 山河 Bureau) founded in 1916. The bureau was renamed the Imperial Aerospace Research Institute in 1927, and became the Kodeshi National Institute of Aeronautics Research in 1935. During the Great Kesh War the institute was responsible for space and aerospace research, while the department handled other matters such as planning and policy. The institute's activities were overseen by a council consisting of members appointed by the Emperor.

In 1976 the institute was renamed the Kodeshia Space Agency (Guoyu: 山河间太空署; pinyin: Shānhé jiān tàikōng shǔ). Under the government of the new Emperor Xuanyi, the agency was reorganised to oversee space technology development in Kodeshia specifically and the Kodeshia Space Agency was brought under Ministry of Industry, Science and Technology institutionalising space research in Kodeshia and forging the Kodeshi space program into its existing form. As part of this effort the Kodeshia Space Agency joined as a leading participant and the biggest contributor to the Sanqing Space Research Organization (: 三清空间研究组织; : Sānqīng kōngjiān yánjiū zǔzhī) mutual economic and various scientific collaboration between Kodeshia, HCCK and Qingcheng.

These joint efforts have led to the development of an orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying a payload of 10 tons to low Earth orbit and a larger version that could take 30 tons to geosynchronous transfer orbit. The Kodeshi Space Agency is also responsible for the development of the first Kodeshi satellite, which was launched in 1978. In 1983 the first unmanned lunar probe was launched from the Yuci space centre spaceport operated by the the KSA on the island of Qiongyue. The Shen Yi rocket system is also a product of years of mastering sounding rocket technology. The Shen Yi rocket is capable of launching up to ten tonnes of payload into low Earth orbit.

The Kodeshia Space Agency is currently one of the leading space agencies in the world, and its achievements in space science and technology are second only to those of the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force. The agency has been involved in the development of many types of space technology including space planes, orbital launch vehicles, spacecraft and artificial satellites.

Function
The Kodeshi Space Agency is a governmental agency responsible for the development of space technology and space exploration in Kodeshia. It is the primary agency overseeing space exploration and spaceflight projects in the country and the Kodeshi Space Program.

The KSA conducts a range of activities related to space, including research and development, launch and operation of spacecraft, and collaboration with other countries and international space agencies. It is responsible for the development and launch of satellites for a variety of purposes, including communication, navigation, meteorology, and earth observation. The agency also works on the development of rockets and spacecraft for human spaceflight, including the Shen Yi rocket family and the Orbiting Space Lab (OSL) program.

In addition to its primary focus on space exploration and technology, the KSA also conducts research and development in related fields such as aviation and aerospace engineering. It collaborates with other government agencies, research institutions, and private sector companies to advance these fields and promote the development of new technologies.

The KSA is headquartered in Luxi, Songhari, and is overseen by the Ministry of Industry, Science and Technology. It is responsible for managing a number of related agencies and institutes, including the Kodeshi National Space Research Organisation, the Kodeshi National Institute of Aeronautics Research, the Kodeshi Space Academy, and the Kodeshi Space and Aerospace Museum.

Administrators
The KSA is managed by the Ministry of Industry, Science and Technology, and oversees a number of agencies and institutes that are responsible for various aspects of space research and development in Kodeshia. These include:
 * Kodeshi National Space Research Organisation: This organisation is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Kodeshian space program, including the development of space technology, space exploration, and spaceflight projects.
 * Kodeshi National Institute of Aeronautics Research: This institute conducts research and development in the field of aeronautics, including the development of aircraft, missiles, and other aerospace technologies.
 * Kodeshi Space Academy: The Kodeshi Space Academy is a training and education institution for aspiring aerospace professionals, including astronauts, engineers, and scientists.
 * Kodeshi Astronomical Observatory: The Kodeshi Astronomical Observatory is responsible for the observation and study of celestial objects and phenomena, including stars, galaxies, and celestial events such as comets and meteor showers.
 * Kodeshi Aerospace Engineering Institute: This institute conducts research and development in the field of space engineering, including the development of launch vehicles, satellites, and other space-related technologies.
 * Kodeshi Space Command Centre: The Kodeshi Space Flight Control Centre is responsible for the management and control of all spaceflight operations in Kodeshia, including the launch and recovery of spacecraft, as well as the tracking and monitoring of satellites and other space assets.
 * Kodeshi Space Science Institute: This institute conducts research and development in the field of space science, including the study of celestial bodies, the solar system, and the universe as a whole.
 * Kodeshi Spacecraft Development Centre: The Kodeshi Spacecraft Development Centre is responsible for the design and development of spacecraft for use in the Kodeshi space program, including satellites, orbiters, landers, and other types of spacecraft. This centre works closely with other agencies and institutes within the KSA to ensure the successful development and deployment of spacecraft for a variety of missions, including scientific research, exploration, and communication.

Launch facilities
KSA has research centres in many locations in Kodeshia, and some offices overseas. Its headquarters are in Songhari. The The Yuci Space Centre is Kodeshia's primary spaceport and is located on the island of Qiongyue part of Yuhai Islands. It was the site of Kodeshia's first satellite launch in 1978, and has since been used for a variety of spaceflight missions, including the launch of the Shen Yi rocket family. The facility includes a number of launch pads, a mission control centre, and a range of support infrastructure. Research facilities Test facilities Construction and launch facilities Tracking and control facilities Human resource development
 * Yuci Space Centre, Qiongyue, Yuhai Islands: This space centre, located on the island of Qiongyue in the Yuhai Islands, is the primary launch site for the Kodeshian space program. It is equipped with a number of launch pads and support facilities for the launching of rockets and satellites into orbit.
 * Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Yanzhou, Linshan: The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre is a research and development facility focused on the development of liquid-fueled rocket engines and other propulsion systems for use in spaceflight.
 * Physical Research Laboratory, Songhari, Zhongbin: The Physical Research Laboratory is a research institute focused on the study of fundamental physical phenomena, including the nature of the universe, the structure of matter, and the laws of physics.
 * National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Chenghai, Yu'an: The National Atmospheric Research Laboratory is a research institute focused on the study of Earth's atmosphere and the processes that occur within it. This includes research on weather patterns, climate change, and atmospheric chemistry.
 * Space Applications Centre, Shangyu, Dachuan: : The Space Applications Centre is a research and development facility focused on the development of technologies and applications for use in space, including satellite communication systems, remote sensing systems, and navigation technologies.
 * KSA Propulsion Complex
 * Satellite Centre
 * Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems
 * Rocket Launching Station
 * Kodeshi Deep Space Network (KDSN)
 * National Remote Sensing Centre
 * KSA Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network
 * Master Control Facility
 * Space Situational Awareness Control Centre
 * Kodeshi Institute of Space Science and Technology (KIST)
 * Development and Educational Communication Unit
 * Space Innovation Centre
 * Regional Academy Centre for Space

Activities and programmes
KSA's key activities are space exploration, satellite technology, training in the field of space exploration, and aerospace technology development. To achieve these goals it has set up two institutes, the Institute for Satellite Technology (Guoyu: 卫星科技研究院; pinyin: Wèixīng Jiàn yánjiū yuàn) and the Institute for Spacecraft Engineering (Guoyu: 航天工程院; pinyin: Hăngtiān Gōngchéng yuàn), which carry out research at various levels of ability and experience. The KSA's first satellite, known as the Shenzhou ("Divine Vessel") I, was launched successfully on September 5th, 1980.

Programmes
Shenzhou I - Launched in 1980 to observe solar activity. The success of this mission encouraged the KSA to plan three further missions: Shenzhou II, III and IV, however only the latter two were accomplished. Launched on May 9, 2009 to further investigate solar activity by flying low over the surface of the sun. This tested the heavy lift Shen Yi rocket in the hope of launching more ambitious missions in the future. However, the launch failed mid flight due to the premature shutdown of one of the engine's control units. On October 26, 2007 the KSA officially announced the success of its satellite navigation system, named "Tianxia" or "The universe." This system is designed to provide an accurate positioning service on every inhabited planet in the Kesh-Tethys region using the global network of satellites. This will have important commercial and defence applications, especially considering the economic importance of inter-planetary trade. The satellite navigation system developed by the KSA with joint developed by SSRO is named after the "Heavenly Empyrean," and has three satellites orbiting the Earth, each separated by 120 degrees. It is capable of providing a user anywhere within the Kesh-Tethys region with a highly accurate position fixing service.
 * Shenzhou Programme
 * Shen Yi Rocket Programme
 * Tianxia satellite navigation system

Launch vehicle fleet
During the 1960s and 1970s, Kodeshia initiated its own launch vehicles owing to geopolitical and economic considerations. Although the vehicles were originally intended to be used as space probes, their use gradually shifted towards launching artificial satellites. To date, three solid-propellant launch vehicles have been developed, with the first:
 * Shenzhou I - rocket—launched in 1980, capable of carrying a 50 kg payload into orbit.
 * Shenzhou II and III are similar to the Shenzhou I but carry heavier payloads between 150-500 kg.
 * Shenzhou IV - This was a three-stage heavy lift booster capable of carrying a 1-tonne payload into orbit. The project was launched in 2008, however the prototype failed at launch.
 * Shen Yi I - This was a two stage spacecraft launched on May 9th, 2009. Its main goal was to test the capability of the new "Heavy" variant of the Shen Yi rocket to perform deep space manned missions, however the launch was aborted mid-flight due to a problem in the engine control unit. It capable of carrying a 5-tonne payload into orbit.
 * Shen Yi II - This was a two-stage spacecraft launched on June 11th, 2010. It was intended to be used for deep space manned missions. It was capable of carrying a 8-tonne payload into orbit.
 * Shen Yi III - This was a reusable three-stage spacecraft launched on April 24th, 2013. It capable of carrying a 20-tonne payload into orbit with the heavy variant and 10-tonne payload in standard configuration.
 * Future rocket development plan - KSA with the SSRO have been working to develop their own heavy lift launch vehicle for the past thirty years. In 2012, they unveiled plans to build a manned launch vehicle capable of carrying 100 tonnes to low Earth orbit. The following year, a state funded, unmanned mission was carried out to test the accuracy of the manned lunar landing guidance systems. The completed and tested system would then be used on the manned lunar exploration program.

International cooperation
Kodeshia Space Agency has signed international treaties and agreements with many other countries. Most notably its deep and close cooperation with HCCK and Qingcheng through the Sanqing Space Research Organization (: 三清空间研究组织; : Sānqīng kōngjiān yánjiū zǔzhī) part of the wider Sanqing (:三清; Sān qīng) mutual scientific collaboration program that allows access to rocket and satellite technologies between nations. Additionally Kodeshi as worked closely with Akiteiwa on various projects, including satellites and spaceflight research.