Jumat, 13 Desember 2024|Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia is hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Regional Space Experts Meeting

Nata Kesuma

Rabu, 07 Juni 2023 - 16:00 WIB

source kemlu.go.id
source kemlu.go.id
A A A

Thepresidentpost.id - Vienna, Austria - Indonesia will host the 29th international meeting of space experts in the Asia-Pacific Region. The meeting will be held in Jakarta on 19 – 22 September 2023. 

This was conveyed by the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Indonesian Embassy/PTRI in Vienna, A. Alfiano Tamala, in the General Statement of the Government of Indonesia at the 66th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) held in Vienna International Center, Vienna, Austria (5/6). 

The space experts in the Asia-Pacific region will discuss the theme " Accelerating Space Economies through Regional Partnership ". 

Wakepri Alfiano Tamala also said that Indonesia had issued Government Regulation No. 7 of 2023 last February regarding Mastery of Space Technology. This regulation covers the scope of regulation on the control and protection of space technology, security standards and procedures, safety in the control of space technology; as well as community participation in the mastery of space technology. 

This meeting was organized by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Technology (MEXT) of Japan and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). 

The UNCOPUOS Committee meeting is the highest forum for making decisions on the results of reports from the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee ( STSC) and the Legal Subcommittee ( LSC). The report of the UNCOPUOS Committee will then be submitted to the UN General Assembly. 

At this UNCOPUOS Committee meeting, the Government of Indonesia also submitted a report on a series of international activities in the space sector. Indonesia also reiterated its views on the need for sui generis arrangements regarding Geo-Stationary Orbit (GSO), the need for clarity and certainty regarding the definitions and boundaries between air space and space space, and encouraging international cooperation in achieving the Space2030 Agenda . 

In particular, he emphasized the need for technical cooperation in the field of increasing human resources in the use of space technology for peaceful purposes, such as in the fields of health, telecommunications, weather and climate change. 

The 66th Session of the UNCOPUOS Committee has been held since 31 May 2023 and will end on 9 June 2023. 

Komentar

Berita Lainnya

Business 23/04/2024 10:32 WIB

Govt to Form Task Force to Tackle Online Gambling

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo chaired a limited meeting which discussed efforts taken to eradicate online gambling in Indonesia, Thursday (04/18), at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. Minister for Communication…

Economy 23/04/2024 10:27 WIB

President Jokowi Reaffirms Commitment to Farmers’ Welfare

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (04/22) inspected corn harvest in Boalemo regency, Gorontalo province. “Our corn import has decreased significantly from 3.5 million tonnes to 400,000-450,000…

Business 28/02/2024 13:01 WIB

Carsurin and NBRI Strengthen Strategic Alliance to Propel Indonesia’s EV Industry

PT Carsurin Tbk ("Carsurin") and the National Battery Research Institute ("NBRI") are pleased to announce the signing of a pivotal Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA), marking a significant advancement…

Economy 21/02/2024 08:38 WIB

Bapanas Head Ensures Availability of Rice Stock Ahead of Ramadan

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has ensured the availability of rice for the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri/2024 CE.

Sport 21/02/2024 08:20 WIB

Receives Chairman of Jababeka (KIJA), Menpora Dito Ready to Support the Development of Sports SEZs

Chairman of PT Jababeka Tbk (KIJA), Setyono Djuandi Darmono met the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Menpora RI) Dito Ariotedjo at the Kemenpora RI Office, Senayan, Jakarta,…