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)
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