APRSAF-27
November 30 - December 3, 2021
ONLINE
Recorded video is available.
Thank you for your participation in APRSAF-27!
Meeting Details
Announcement
Dates
30 November - 3 December, 2021
Event Format
Online
Registration
Registration for APRSAF-27 has been closed.
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 point : Mr. Nguyen Tien SU
E-mail : ntsuvnsc.org.vn
JAXA Contact point : Ms. TSUZUKI Hiroko
E-mail : ap_wre_eduml.jaxa.jp
APRSAF27 Online Water Rocket Event Reports (Participants Only)
iv. Poster Contest
| Theme: | “I am an astronaut” |
| Organizer: | APRSAF Space Education for All Working Group (SE4AWG) |
| 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
Sponsorship
(Alphabetical Order)
APRSAF Space Industry Workshop (SIWS) Sponsorship
APRSAF Session Sponsorship
