means—
| (a) | the science involving the observation and explanation of events beyond the earth and its atmosphere, and includes optical astronomy, radio astronomy, gamma ray astronomy and cosmic ray astronomy; |
| (b) | observations that assist in understanding the sun and the magnetosphere; |
| (c) | deep space radio dishes, array networks for the management of space flight and the management of strategic scientific deep-space missions; and |
| (d) | any other scientific endeavour declared as such by the Minister in terms of section 28; |