A three-day international conference on space 2022 was held in Pakistan to focus on space technology and its applications in socio-economic development. The conference aims to encourage applications of space technologies for sustainable development, including food and health security applications, access to telecommunications, monitoring natural resources, and environmental management.
Pakistan Space and Upper Research Commission (SUPARCO) organised the three-day international conference to promote the technology sector for the socio-economic uplift of the country. The agency works to promote the use of space technology and its applications to achieve sustainable development goals. The space agency is linked with national development and security to implement various projects. A self-reliance policy in space technology to match the pace of global scientific advancements is also needed.
Space technology contributes greatly to addressing challenges in climate change, resource monitoring, disaster management, health and education. It benefits every field, from health and medicine to transportation and computer technology. Currently, the government is working on Pakistan’s ambitious plan to send the first astronaut into space. Recently, SUPARCO has signed an agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop communication satellites and other space projects jointly. However, there is a dire need to make further investments in space science, research, and innovation to create future career opportunities to attract and retain top talent.
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