APRSAF-27
November 30 - December 3, 2021
ONLINE
Meeting Details
Announcement
Dates
30 November - 3 December, 2021
Event Format
Online
Registration
Please visit the following registration website and complete your registration online by no later than 15 November 2021.
Please access to "My page" after your registration is completed.
*If you would like to make a presentation at Working Group, please apply through the form posted in the tab "From Organizer" at the right top corner of "My page".
Participation in the APRSAF-27 is Free of Charge; however, please bring your own devices required for participation including internet connection fee.
Theme
Expand Space Innovation through Diverse Partnerships
Organizers
The 27th session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-27) is co-organized by the following organizations:
| Vietnam: | Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) |
| Japan: | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
Overall Schedule of the APRSAF-27
Plenary and Working Groups
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| 30 November - 3 December 2021 | APRSAF-27 - 30 November - 1 December Working Group Sessions - 2 - 3 December Plenary Sessions |
APRSAF Activities & APRSAF Related Projects
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 - 31 October 2021 | Water Rocket Event |
| 29 November 2021 | SAFE Workshop |
| Kibo-ABC Workshop | |
| 2 - 3 December 2021 | Space Industry Workshop |
Plenary Session
The Plenary Session of the APRSAF-27 will be held from 2 to 3 December 2021.
The General Co-Chairs are:
 |
Dr. Pham Anh Tuan |
 |
Mr. HARA Katsuhiko |
Working Groups
Prior to the Plenary session, the following working group sessions wil take place in parallel from 30 November to 1 December 2021. The concept notes for five working groups, initiatives and workshop are on:
APRSAF-27 Program
Presentation:
Participants who wish to give a presentation make a request after the registration. For details, please refer to the registration site, Registration.
*Space Policy and Law Working Group (SPLWG) made the open call from its Organizing Committee and closed its application.
The working Group Co-Chairs are listed below:
| Satellite Applications for Societal Benefit Working Group (SAWG): | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Vu Anh Tuan | Vice Director General, Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC, VAST) |
| Mr. HIRABAYASHI Takeshi | Senior Chief Officer of Earth Observation Missions, JAXA |
| Enhancement of Space Capability Working Group (SCWG): | |
| Mr. Vu Viet Phuong | Vice Director General, Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC, VAST) |
| Mr. KAMIMORI Norimitsu | Director, Safety and Mission Assurance Department, JAXA |
| Space Frontier Working Group (SFWG): | |
| Prof. Doan Minh Chung | Former Director of Space Technology Institute (STI, VAST) |
| Ms. OGAWA Shiho | Director, JEM Utilization Center, JAXA |
| Space Education for All Working Group (SE4AWG): | |
| Dr. Le Xuan Huy | Vice Director General, Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC, VAST) |
| Ms. SASAKI Kaori | Director, JAXA Space Education Center |
| Space Policy and Law Working Group (SPLWG): | |
| Dr. Le Quynh Lien | Director, International Cooperation Department, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) |
| Mr. SHOJI Yoshikazu | Director, International Relations and Research Department, JAXA |
APRSAF Activities
i. SAFE Initiative Workshop
| Date: | 29 November 2021 |
| Reference: | https://www.eorc.jaxa.jp/SAFE/ |
<Contact for further information>
Mr. KAWAMURA Kohei
E-mail : Z-SAFE
@ml.jaxa.jp TEL: +81-50-3362-6386
ii. Kibo-ABC Initiative Workshop
| Date: | 29 November 2021 |
| Reference: | /initiatives/kibo_abc/ |
<Contact for further information>
Mr. TANIGAKI Fumiaki
E-mail : Kibo-ABCaprsaf.org TEL: +81-70-3117-4816
iii. Water Rocket Event
| Co-organizers: | Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) / Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) JAXA / APRSAF Space Education for All Working Group |
| Date: | 16th August - 30th September: Application Submission period 1st October - 31st: Data and necessary document for Competition Submission period 20 November 2021: Award ceremony / International exchange, Educator's session |
| Venue: | Online |
| Reference: | Outline (updated on 16th August) Competition Guideline (updated on 24th August) Application Process (updated on 24th August) |
<Contact for further information>
VNSC/VAST Contact poin : Mr. Nguyen Tien SU
E-mail : ntsuvnsc.org.vn
JAXA Contact point : Ms. TSUNAKAWA Erika
E-mail : ap_wre_eduml.jaxa.jp
iv. Poster Contest
| Theme: | “I am an astronaut” |
| Co-organizers: | Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) / Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) JAXA / APRSAF Space Education for All Working Group ISRO and JAXA |
| Date: | November 2021 (TBD) |
| Reference: | Rules |
<Contact for further information>
VNSC / VAST Contact point : Ms. Ngo Thi Hoai
E-mail : nthoaivnsc.org.vn
JAXA Contact point : Ms. SAITO Asami
E-mail : ap_poster_eduml.jaxa.jp
v. APRSAF-27 Virtual Side Event
| Date: | Within one month before/after APRSAF-27 |
| Venue: | Online |
| Further details: | https://www.aprsaf.org/annual_meetings/aprsaf27/side_events.php |
Point of Contact for APRSAF-27
Mr. YODA Atsuhito, APRSAF-27 Secretariat
c/o Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Ochanomizu Sola City, 4−6 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8008, Japan
E-mail: aprsaf27aprsaf.org TEL: +81-70-1170-3676