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The 11th
Session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum |
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In recent activities of the Earth Observation
Summit and the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful
Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), it has been globally recognized
that the importance of contributing to the collection
and provision of more advanced and beneficial observation
information thorough the use of leading-edge space technologies,
and the promotion of capacity building in developing countries,
in order to take appropriate measures for various global
issues such as global warming, water cycle change and
natural disasters.
On the basis of such movements in the world, APRSAF intends
to work as a forum to make further expansion of space
development and applications in the Asia-Pacific region,
by gathering opinions widely from this region. Under the
main theme of "Toward Expansion of the Space Community",
the APRSAF-11 was held on November 3 to 5, 2004, at the
National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia. More
than 100 local and Asia-Pacific participants and observers
gathered this Forum.
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| <Joint Organizers> |
The Australian Cooperative
Research Centre for Satellite Systems (CRCSS)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology,
Japan (MEXT)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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| <General Chairpersons> |
Prof. Andrew Parfitt, Chief
Executive Officer, CRCSS
Dr. Hiroki Matsuo, Vice Chairman, Space Activities Commission
(SAC) /MEXT
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| <Participating Countries,
and International Organizations at APRSAF-11> |
| Asian Pacific Region - |
Australia, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan,
Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal,The Philippines,
Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Other Countries - France, U.S.A. |
International Organizations etc. - AIT,
AP-MCSTA, ASEAN SCOSA, ISU
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| <Summary Report of
APRSAF-11> |
The opening ceremony consisted of five address from
Dr. Geoff Garrett(Chief Executive, Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia),
The Hon. Dr. Bredan Nelson, MP (Australian Government
Minister for Education, Science and Training ), Dr. Hiroki
Matsuo (Vice Chairman, Commissioner, Space Activities
Commission (SAC), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan), Mr Kiyoshi Higuchi(Executive
Director, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan)
and Prof. Andrew Parfitt (Chief Executive Officer, The
Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Satellite Systems(CRCSS)).
In addition, APRSAF-11 participants have given self-introductions.
The first day of this forum, four speeches
were addressed. And in the afternoon, speakers of the
two side events on "Technical Workshop on Satellite
Application for Effective Disaster Reduction "and"
Information Exchange Meeting for Small Satellite Development",
and the CRCSS Workshop, which have been held on November
2, were addressed.
Japanese chairpersons of the three working-groups (Earth
observation, Communication Satellite Applications, Space
Education and Awareness) reported on the efforts which
they have conducted since APRSAF-10 (Thailand, January,
2004).
The evening reception of the first day was hosted by CRCSS.
The second day, continued on the first
day, eight speeches were addressed. And in the afternoon,
the three working group (Earth Observation, Communication
Satellite Applications, Space Education and Awareness)
were held respectively.
At the each working group sessions, discussions to the
future cooperation were held.
You can download these manuscripts at the following.:
-Earth Observation
-Communication Satellite Applications
-Space Education Awareness
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| Earth Observation Working Group Sessions in progress |
Communication Satellite Applications Working Group
Session in Progress |
Space Education and Awareness Working Group in
progress |
The evening reception of the second day was hosted by
MEXT. There were many greetings by participants. It was
also gave us relaxed time.
In the morning of the third day, two
speeches were addressed and the summary reports of each
working group were submitted to the general chairpersons
and participants. As the result of the discussion based
upon the working groups summary reports, and through discussion
among the participants,
the recommendations and action items were adopted, which
we should implement towards the next APRSAF-12:
In the afternoon, the technical tour organized by CRCSS.
<Recommendations>
- Click
here for the Recommendations
<APRSAF-11 related documentations>
- APRSAF-11 Programme and Presentations
- Official
Report
<Related Events/Workshops>
As the first trial, the following related events/Workshops
were held in conjunction with APRSAF-11.
| >CRCSS Workshop - Where
Next for Australian Space Activities |
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Date and Time: 2 November, 1000-1500
Venue: Questacon
Hosted by: CRCSS |
| >Space Education Forum |
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The free public event titled "Space
Education Forum" was held as a side-event of
APRSAF-11, which is based on the Space Education
& Awareness Working Group's activity, supported
by the Questacon and CRCSS. |
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This event was designed for students
and the general public who want to: |
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Learn how satellites provide access to services
we use in every day life, for communications, navigation,
weather forecasting and environmental management |
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Learn how wonderful space environment is |
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Learn how earth observation from space allows
us to view and manage our natural resources or track
emergency situations such as bushfires |
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Learn how NASA's education program brings the benefits
of space exploration down to Earth |
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Space Education Forum
between Questacon and MeSci |
<Past APRSAF>
| The 1st Session |
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Tokyo, Japan/ Sep. 1993 |
| The 2nd Session |
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Tokyo, Japan/ Oct.-Nov.1994 |
| The 3rd Session |
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Tokyo, Japan/ Mar.1995 |
| The 4th Session |
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Tokyo, Japan/ Mar.1997 |
| The 5th Session |
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Ulanbaatar, Mongolia/ Jun.1998 |
| The 6th Session |
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Tsukuba, Japan/May 1999 |
| The 7th Session |
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Tokyo, Japan/Jun.2000 |
| The 8th Session |
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Kuara Lumpur, Malaysia/July 2001 |
| The 9th Session |
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Daejeon, Korea/March 2003 |
| The 10th Session |
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Chiang Mai, Thailand/January 2004 |
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