Australian Space Agency signs MoUs with counterparts in Canada, UK
The Australian Space Agency has formally entered into Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with counterpart agencies in Canada and the United Kingdom, as part of the Australia’s plan to launch a "vibrant...
Singapore applies for COPUOS membership
Singapore has applied to join the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), the international body responsible for reviewing space law and promoting cooperation between states. COPUOS...
China launches BeiDou-3 satellites, completing basic global GNSS constellation
Early this morning, at 2:07 a.m. Beijing time (GMT+8), China launched the final two BeiDou-3M satellites needed to provide basic Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) services on a global scale.
The launch...
Space saving measures: Addressing the debris problem
Earlier this month, the Space Security Index (SSI) 2017, an international research project headed by Canadian NGO Project Ploughshares, was released.
This is the 14th edition of the annual, covering the period...
JAXA enters international launch rideshare market
Japan's space agency JAXA will enter the international launch rideshare market by providing small satellite launch opportunities aboard the Mitsubishi H-IIA launch vehicle, as well the upcoming H3 rocket. For this,...
Dubai Future Foundation to offer US$540,000 worth of international research grants
Following on SpaceTech Asia’s latest feature article, Space Startups and Funding, we’re happy to share that the Dubai Future Foundation has just launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Space Challenge, which...
LAPAN to build centre for technology transfer
Indonesian space agency LAPAN will develop an Aerospace and Technology Park (ATP), which will facilitate technology transfer from LAPAN to government and private industry.
Under this scheme, LAPAN aims to add...
Indonesia opens its largest anechoic chamber for satellite testing
Last Friday, Indonesia's space agency LAPAN officially opened its largest anechoic chamber, measuring 20 x 11 x 9.9 metres, in order to improve the country's satellite development capabilities. The chamber is...
‘March for Science’ in Asia-Pacific, 22 April 2017
In conjunction with Earth Day, 22 April, individuals championing science took to the streets to protest against alleged 'anti-science policies' and to 'defend scientific integrity'. The marches are stipulated to continue...
Russia & China to cooperate on Moon exploration, ISS experiments, and other space-related activities
According to Russian news agency TASS, Russia and China have finalized a cooperation agreement to extend their partnership in space-related activities. Under the agreement, Russian space contractor Glavcosmos will work with...
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