National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) (CBSS),
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) (CBSS),
The Centre for Basic Space Science (CBSS), located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, is a research institution under the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA). Established in 2001. CBSS is dedicated to conducting fundamental research in various fields of space science, including astronomy, astrophysics, atmospheric sciences, and solar-terrestrial physics. [ ]. Key areas of focus by CBSS inclused:
● Research and Development: CBSS focuses on expanding knowledge in atmospheric science and astronomy, developing skills and knowledge of researchers, and designing and fabricating space
science instruments.
● Education and Outreach: The centre promotes the introduction of atmospheric sciences and astronomy into educational curricula at all levels and conducts outreach programs to excite young
minds and disseminate the benefits of space science and technology to the public.
● International Collaboration: CBSS enhances international collaboration with other centres with similar interests, involving Nigerian scientists and engineers in well-defined projects from the development process.
● Instrumentation: The centre is involved in the design, fabrication, and patenting of space science and technology instruments and products, including appropriate hardware and software.
CBSS played a major role in the establishment of the Pan African School for Emerging Astronomers (PASEA), and have also built a strong research unit capable of handling numerous challenges with highly skilled M.Sc. and Ph.D researchers. With these qualities and achievement, PAP2SN will strongly rely on CBSS for its Staff and Trainee mobility as the centre possesses immense capacity for PSST development. CBSS will offer internship postions in fabricating space science instruments and space weather monitoring