Sanktish Aeronautics Association

The Sanktish Aeronautics Association is a private company that specialises in the research of rocket science, artificial satellites and orbital launching vehicles. It is founded by Szczepan Złatöwskizej, and is based in Polowce, Zijpomerania.

## Goals & Aims

The SAA was created to introduce space exploration to Sankten, as well as cooperating with other space agencies like SpaceX, ESA and NASA to reduce the costs of space travel. Moreover, the SAA aims to bring space related technology into civilian lives, attempting to improve the standards of living with satellite technology.

## Achievements & Developments

### Satellite Technology

The SAA immediately committed to designing its first communications & multimedia satellite after foundation. Currently, the corporation has just finished its first satellite - MIA (Multipurpose Intercontinental Airing) Satellite. It is the world's first multipurpose artificial satellite that can be used for communications, navigation, weather and broadcasting. The satellite is expected to serve for 12 years, before decaying into the atmosphere and replaced by the under-development MIA-II.

The MIA is expected to launch in mid 7th Term into Low Earth Orbit.

### Launching Capabilities

Currently, the SAA has signed a contract with SpaceX and the ESA to use their launch vehicles. The MIA will be launched by the ESA's Ariane 5 and MIA II by SpaceX's Falcon 9.

The SAA is however, working closely with SpaceX on developing its first launch vehicle. Although no official launch date is declared, the CEO of SAA, Złatöwskizej has mentioned that Sankten would "be capable of launching its own space craft using its own ship by the 10th term".

### Astronomical Studies

The SAA also has a board of researchers and professionals on astronomy as well as physics. The SAA has aims to bring Space flight less risky and more common. Currently, the SAA Astronomy and Sciences Board is sent to the USA and Germany to commit research with SpaceX, NASA and the ESA.

## Facilities

### Headquarters

The SAA Headquarters is located in the outskirts of Polowce, Zijpomerania. It is located near the Polowce International Airport. A huge warehouse, it houses all mission-control and office spaces of the SAA.

### Research & Development Facilities

The satellite & communications development facility is located at the new Brzana facility in Masurija. The SAA also conducts its research on rocket science and jet propulsion studies in the lab facility in Jurmala.

### Test Facilities and Launch Facilities

Currently, the SAA conducts tests in Kappakstur facility. However, it has no launching facilities and has to borrow or rent them from other space agencies such as the ESA and SpaceX.

### Science & Astronomical Research Facilities

The SAA hires researchers directly from universities. Currently, the SAA Astronomy and Sciences Board has research campuses in the University of Gdynzyc, University of Brzana, ETH Zurich, Free University of Berlin and the Warsaw University of Technology.

The SAA also has its own S&A Research Facility. It is located in Gdynzyc.

### Manufacturing & Assembly

The SAA manufactures its first satellite - MIA in a factory in Brzana. The SAA plans to open its first rocket engine manufacturing line in Jurmala, after it completes its research in rocket science.

## Launch Contracts

### SpaceX

SpaceX signed a long term partnership contract with SAA to co-develop SAA's first launch vehicle. Besides that, SpaceX also has promised the SAA its launch facility in Florida to launch SAA's upcoming satellite - MIA-II.

### ESA

The SAA is closely related to ESA. It is a non-full member of the ESA, being its only non-governmental space agency to be a part of it. Both ESA and SAA have committed to astronomical research, with the SAA sending its most professional personnel to work with the ESA to develop future ESA satellites.