The Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board (PSARB) is a regulatory authority established under the National Command Authority (NCA) to regulate, authorize, supervise and monitor all space-related activities within the jurisdiction of Pakistan. It was formally constituted through the "Pakistan Space Activities Rules, 2024", on February 1, 2024.
Overview.
PSARB functions as the principal regulatory body overseeing outer space and upper atmosphere activities in Pakistan. It plays a central role in ensuring national security, technological advancement, and commercial space governance, and coordinates closely with the National Space Agency, SUPARCO.
Legal Foundation.
The regulatory authority and powers of PSARB derive from:
Headquarters and Secretariat.
PSARB operates under the administrative framework of the National Command Authority. The secretariat of PSARB is located in SUPARCO, Pakistan's National Space Agency.
Composition.
The board consists of a Chairman nominated by the National Command Authority and several ex-officio members including:
Functions and Responsibilities.
PSARB is tasked with:
National Space Policy Enforcement.
Key aspects enforced by PSARB include: