Indonesia To Host Asia Pacific Aeronautics Forum 2015

Denpasar (Antara Bali) - The Indonesian National Aeronautics and Space Agency (Lapan) will host the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-22) from December 1 to 4, in Kuta, Bali, where it will discuss space technology as a solution for solving socio-economic problems.

Lapan`s spokesperson Jasyanto said on Thursday that the forum is entitled, "Sharing solutions through synergy in space."

"This meeting is an attempt to solve socio-economic problems in Asia Pacific by applying space technology," he stated.

He explained that during an annual meeting, stakeholders will exchange information and explore cooperation in the field of space.

"Through cooperation among its members, this forum will aim to create a solution for social and economic problems in order to improve the quality of life of people in the Asia Pacific region," Jasyanto remarked.

The forum will feature four discussion sessions on space applications, space technology, the environment and space education.

An educational program related to space technology, which will be held during the forum, is a water rocket event, or a water rocket competition, for students aged 12 to 16 years and who are from a number of countries in the Asia Pacific region.

"The forum will also hold an exhibition on the latest development in space science and technology," Jasyanto said. (WDY)