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Thailand Space Expo 2026 highlights ambition to become ASEAN space hub

BANGKOK — Thailand Space Expo 2026 will take place at ICONSIAM from 28 to 31 October, offering free admission and a chance to explore space technology, including an opportunity to meet a Japanese astronaut, organisers say. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, is […] The post Thailand Space…

Thailand Space Expo 2026 highlights ambition to become ASEAN space hub

Thailand Space Expo 2026, scheduled to take place from 28 to 31 October at ICONSIAM in Bangkok, aims to showcase the country's ambitions to become a leading space hub in Southeast Asia. Organised by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the four-day event will offer free admission and feature various space technology components, including rockets and satellites.

One of the main attractions is the opportunity to meet and interact with a Japanese astronaut who will share experiences of living and working in space. The expo will also highlight how satellite technology can support resource management, carbon credit assessment, and sustainable development, as well as emerging economic opportunities linked to the water, blue, and green economies.

Targeted at the general public, young people, aspiring space enthusiasts, and industry professionals, the event will feature interactive activities to introduce visitors to space technology and its potential applications.

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