NASA enters into agreement with Manx company

Tue, 14 Aug 2012

It's been announced that NASA is working with an Isle of Man based space company.

The space giant has entered into an agreement with the Space Data Association to use its services.

The SDA runs a database for sattelite operators which helps build up a picture of where sattellites are in space.

NASA’s involvement represents a crucial milestone for the SDA as it's been a leader in space exploration and research since its creation in 1958.

Company Secretary Ian Jarritt says the involvement of the Isle of Man in this global venture brings the Island to the attention of a wider audience: