The Analysis of Technological Capabilities in The Iranian Space Industry Through Structural Equations Modeling Approach

Since the development of technology is directly linked with the economic development of an organization, the more technology is crucial in creating a competitive advantage in an institution, there will be more concentration on technological development. Conversely, if a technology is ineffective in enhancing competitiveness and creating a competitive advantage, the progress is not appreciated by the organization and is continuously left unsupported. Technological needs assessment not only identifies weak and problematic areas of a firm, but also highlights the relative advantages of any organization. This paper intended to employ Technological Needs Assessment (TNA) as a model to analyze the level of technological capabilities in the Iranian Space Research Institute. This model comprises 9 dimensions examining the capability of the firm. Each dimensions identifies the status of the firm, clarifies the current gap, and finally evaluates the model through structural equation modeling through rating the capabilities. The purpose of this article is to investigate and analyze the levels of the technological capabilities of the Airspace Research Institute of Iran by using TNA Model. This model has investigated the capability level of this center through 9 aspects and has identified the ability of this institution in each aspect and has delivered the available gap. Also, the fitting of the research model has been studied by the structural equation and the aspects of the capabilities have been ranked. So, in this regard, this research has the innovation.