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MISSION
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Bring together major stakeholders in the space sector like space technologists, entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, policy makers, representatives of governmental/space agencies of select Indo-Pacific countries and other stakeholders in the space technology sector and explore ways to optimize the business opportunities and collaboration across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Spearhead discussions on the latest policies and analyse the challenges, risks, and opportunities for entrepreneurs investing in these sectors.
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Establish ASEIP (Association of Space Entrepreneurs in the Indo-Pacific) to mentor and support emerging entrants to the industry and promote international collaborations, scientific research and innovation.
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Publish a White Paper on 'Space Policy' to be shared with stakeholders in India, the United States, and Indo-Pacific countries.
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FOCUS AREAS
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Space Policy
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Scientific R & D
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Space Entrepreneurship
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International Collaborations
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In order to cover most of the space aspects, both technically and with legal and business perspectives, each of the above ‘Working Groups’ will have eminent experts from the following eight specializations.
● Launch vehicles
● Satellites & Spacecraft
● Applications-Earth Observation and Communication
● Deep Space Vehicles and Applications
● Space Debris
● Space Colonization
● Space Commercialization
● Futuristic Space Application
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WORKING GROUPS
About
“Space Technology-The Next Business Frontier”, funded by U.S. Consulate General Chennai, in collaboration with IIT Madras, Chennai, involves multiple virtual interactions, followed by a 3-day in-person Space Technology Conclave at IIT Madras to bring together the major stakeholders in the space technology sector. The outcome of the project will be the establishment of the Association of Space Entrepreneurs in the Indo-Pacific, ASEIP, and release of a White Paper on 'Space Policy' which will be widely shared with stakeholders in India, the United States and Indo-Pacific countries.
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PARTICPANTS
The Working Groups for this program will include experts in the aerospace sector ranging from technologists to business and government representatives. Following four categories will be our major target members.
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Category 1 - Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Innovators in the Space Technology sector in India, the United States, and other Indo-Pacific countries
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Category 2 - Government and Space Agencies Representatives from NASA, ISRO, JAXA, and other Indo-Pacific countries
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Category 3 - Academics, think tank representatives, business journalists, scientists and technologists from India, the United States and selected Indo-Pacific countries
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Category 4 - Local formal/informal space technology business association representatives