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'{{Advert|date=September 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}} {{Use Singapore English|date=January 2023}} {{Infobox space agency |name=Singapore Space and Technology Ltd |native_name= {{native name|ms|Angkasa dan Teknologi Singapura Ltd}}<br />{{native name|zh|新加坡航天科技有限公司}}<br />{{native name|ta|சிங்கப்பூர் விண்வெளி மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்ப லிமிடெட்}} |acronym=SSTL |URL=https://www.space.org.sg/ |established={{start date and age|df=y|2007|2|22}} |image=Singapore Space and Technology Association Logo.jpg |headquarters=318 Tanglin Road (Phoenix Park), #01-39, Singapore 247979 |key_people=Jonathan Hung ([[President (corporate title)|President]])<br />Lynette Tan ([[Chief executive officer|Chief Executive]]) }} '''Singapore Space and Technology Ltd''' ('''SSTL''') is a [[Non-governmental organization|non-governmental]] space organisation based in [[Singapore]] within the [[aerospace]] industry.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.iafastro.org/societes/singapore-space-and-technology-association-ssta/ |title=Singapore Space and Technology Association (SSTA) {{!}} Iaf|website=iafastro.org|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-08-02 |publisher=[[International Astronautical Federation]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://worldspaceweek.sg/2017/10/ |title=October 2017 – World Space Week Singapore |publisher=[[World Space Week]] |language=en-US |access-date=2019-01-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lift-off-spore-wants-to-shoot-for-the-stars |title=Lift-off: Singapore wants to shoot for the stars |author=Audrey Tan |date=2017-02-17 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |location=Singapore |language=en |access-date=2019-01-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226083830/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lift-off-spore-wants-to-shoot-for-the-stars |archive-date=26 February 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/space-technology-singapore-companies-shoot-for-the-stars-10365492|title=Singapore companies shoot for the stars as space technology gets more accessible|publisher=Channel NewsAsia|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-US}}</ref> SSTL is recognized by the [[International Astronautical Federation]].<ref name=":1" /> == Advisory Council == SSTL is led by a board of directors, with Jonathan Hung as its current executive chairman, and an advisory council composed of representatives of stakeholders in the Singapore Aerospace industry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About SSTL |url=https://www.space.org.sg/singapore-space/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:GVbeWgJ8wYkJ:https://www.space.org.sg/singapore-space/&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=safari |archive-date=22 January 2023 |access-date=2023-01-27 |website=space.org.sg |language=en-US}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |+ Members of the Advisory Council (2021) !Name !Position |- |Lui Pao Chuen (Chairman of the Advisory Board) |Advisor, National Research Foundation, [[Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)|Prime Minister's Office]] |- |Cheong Chee Hoo |Chief Executive Officer, [[DSO National Laboratories]] |- |Dan Hastings |Head of Aeronautics and Astronautics Department, MIT |- |Edwin Chow |Assistant Chief Executive Officer, [[Enterprise Singapore]] |- |Kwoh Leong Keong |Director, [[Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing]] (CRISP) |- |Tan Boon Khai |Chief Executive Officer, JTC Corporation |} == Satellite launch program and experiment facilities == === SSTL-JAXA Kibo launch agreement === On 15 November 2017, SSTL signed a contract with the [[JAXA|Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency]] (JAXA)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://iss.jaxa.jp/en/kuoa/news/171120_ssta_jaxa_en.html|title=Kibo Utilization Office for Asia (KUOA) - International Space Station - JAXA|last=JAXA|website=iss.jaxa.jp|language=en|access-date=2018-08-02}}</ref> to launch the "SpooQy - 1" CubeSAT developed by the [[National University of Singapore]] (NUS) via the Kibo Program on board the [[International Space Station]]. SpooQy-1 will attempt to demonstrate quantum entanglement using a CubeSat in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.spacetechasia.com/spooqy-1-singapores-experimental-quantum-cubesat-and-its-jaxa-launch/|title=SpooQy-1: Singapore's experimental quantum CubeSat and its Kibo launch {{!}} SpaceTech Asia|date=2017-11-27|work=SpaceTech Asia|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180618022335/http://www.spacetechasia.com/spooqy-1-singapores-experimental-quantum-cubesat-and-its-jaxa-launch/|archive-date=18 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> SSTL is also Singapore’s sole administrator for the utilization of the [[Kibō (ISS module)|Japanese Experiment Module]] (JEM) on the [[International Space Station]] (ISS) for education and technical development. JEM, also known as Kibo (the Japanese word for "hope") is the Japanese science module of the ISS and the largest ISS module. A wide variety of scientific, medical, and educational experiments are conducted on the JEM. These include experiments to be conducted by Japanese astronauts of in-orbit testing of new technologies in actual space environments, as well as launching of CubeSats and other small satellites. == Industry programs == === Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) === SSTL co-organizes the regional rotational APRSAF conference with [[JAXA]] whenever Singapore plays host to the annual conference. It co-organized the 18th and 25th edition of APRSAF in 2011 and 2018 respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/benefits/try_zero_g|title=Try zero G 2: Igniting the passion of the next generation in Asia|last=Rainey|first=Kristine|date=2015-11-24|work=NASA|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=APRSAF-25 {{!}} Annual Meetings {{!}} Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum |url=https://www.aprsaf.org/annual_meetings/aprsaf25/meeting_details.php |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=www.aprsaf.org}}</ref> === Global Space and Technology Conference (GSTC) === SSTL organizes the Global Space and Technology Conference (GSTC) annually in February.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/05/features/asias-scientific-trailblazers-rogel-mari-sese/|title=Asia's Scientific Trailblazers: Rogel Mari Sese|date=2017-05-18|work=Asian Scientist Magazine {{!}} Science, technology and medical news updates from Asia|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029112355/https://www.asianscientist.com/2017/05/features/asias-scientific-trailblazers-rogel-mari-sese/|archive-date=29 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The GSTC is the Asia's premier space and technology event, facilitating trade and regional collaboration for space and satellite businesses. Speakers and Moderators for previous GSTCs have included: * [[S. Iswaran|S Iswaran]], [[Minister for Trade and Industry (Singapore)|Minister for Trade and Industry]] (Industry)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mti.gov.sg/NewsRoom/Pages/Speech-by-Minister-Iswaran-at-the-Global-Space-and-Technology-Convention-2018.aspx|title=Speech by Minister Iswaran at the Global Space and Technology Convention 2018|website=mti.gov.sg|language=en-us|access-date=2018-08-02}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> * Shizuo Yamamoto, Vice President, JAXA * Noordin Ahmad, Director General [[National Space Agency (Malaysia)|ANGKASA]] * Salem Humaid Al Marri, Assistant Director General, [[Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre]] * Franco Ongaro, Director [[European Space Agency]] * Hugues de Galzain, Vice President [[Airbus Defence and Space]] * Luis Gomes, Chief Technology Officer [[Surrey Satellite Technologies]] * Hervé Hamy, Vice President [[Thales Alenia Space]] * Tan Kong Hwee Executive Director, Singapore [[Economic Development Board]] === SSTL Space Industry Awareness Talk === SSTL works in collaboration with the [[National Trades Union Congress|National Trade Union Council (NTUC)]] Employment and Employability Institute to organise space exposure talks to bring the space industry to the general public.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://e2i.com.sg/space-industry-awareness-talk/|title=Space Industry in Singapore{{!}}SSTA Space Technology Awareness Talk|date=2017-06-28|work=Employment and Employability Institute, e2i|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-GB}}</ref> == Educational programs and outreach == === International Space Challenge === Each year, SSTL organizes the International Space Challenge (ISC)<ref>{{Cite web|title=International Space Challenge|url=https://www.space.org.sg/isc/|access-date=2021-08-04|website=SSTL|language=en-US}}</ref> {{En dash}} an international space design competition that challenges student teams to leverage space technology to tackle real world challenges. By connecting young minds to industry efforts, the STL aims to nurture interest in space technology and its applications, as well as find new solutions and create a pathway their future commercialization. Starting in 2007 as the Singapore Space Challenge (SSC), it rebranded as the International Space Challenge (ISC) in 2021. Over 2000 youths participated in the challenge, drawing interest from over 20 countries around the world. Held annually, the challenge calls for youths to work in teams to solve problems developed closely with the industry. From there, they will derive theoretical models, design prototypes, and create simulations of their creative solutions. During the challenge, they will receive mentorship from industry and subject matter experts, and gain access to technical tools to help them complete their proposal. Final entries are reviewed and judged by esteemed technical leaders from around the world. To date, youths have created solutions for ‘Designing a Lunar Rover’, ‘Solution for Space Debris’, ‘Design a satellite system for disaster mapping’. === Asian Try-Zero G Challenge === SSTL co-ordinates Singaporean submissions for the Asian Try-Zero G Challenge sent to JAXA. In 2016, a Singaporean mission idea was successfully selected and the experiment was performed aboard the International Space Station.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/experimenting-on-board-kibo|title=Experimenting on board Kibo|last=hermes|date=2016-09-23|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114092310/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/experimenting-on-board-kibo|archive-date=14 November 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> === Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Challenge === Across the world, countries have recognized the need of utilizing [[remote sensing]] satellite technologies as a critical tool in real-time disaster management. SSTL launched the HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) challenge<ref>{{Cite web|title=City of Opportunities - S1E2: Go Big or Go Home|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/city-opportunities/go-big-or-go-home-1536496|access-date=2021-08-05|website=CNA|language=en}}</ref> to stimulate and tap into the creativity of companies, start-ups, research groups or even students and identify new and translatable solutions to complex problems of coordination and technology usage within the context of HADR. Current and previous participating organizations have included World Bank, GISTDA, and National University of Singapore. === Satellite Foundation Course === Intended to teach participants aged 18 years and above the basics of building a nanosatellite. == Venture building programmes == === Space Accelerator Programme === In 2020, SSTL launched its first space-based accelerator programme<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-19|title=Singaporeans in space: the start-ups powering city state's ascent|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3110162/singapore-emerging-space-technology-hub-southeast-asia-we-talk-scientists|access-date=2021-08-05|website=South China Morning Post|language=en}}</ref> in Singapore to provide specialized support for space tech startups in this niche sector. The accelerator programme is supported by Enterprise Singapore (ESG). Through the programme, SSTL works with local and international startups of varying maturity levels from pre-seed up to Series B, who are working on space hardware products and services. It currently has over 30 international and local startups in its program. === Project Cyclotron === SSTL has also partnered with Cap Vista on a specialised track called Project Cyclotron,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goh|first=Deyana|date=2020-02-11|title=Singapore's defence investment arm partners with SSTL for Project Cyclotron|url=https://www.spacetechasia.com/singapores-defence-investment-arm-partners-with-sstl-for-project-cyclotron/|access-date=2021-08-05|website=SpaceTech Asia|language=en-US}}</ref> which supports early-stage high-risk space hardware startups that are developing deep technologies. == References == <!-- Inline citations added to your article will automatically display here. 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