https://spacewatch.global/tag/myanmar/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:45:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/myanmar/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/space-bd-to-provide-deployment-from-iss-for-myanmars-first-microsatellite/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 05:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23994 Space BD is a space startup in Japan offering access to space using the International Space Station’s Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo”, the largest single ISS module, as well as with rideshares on Japan’s flagship launch vehicle “H3”.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/space-tech-companies-compete-in-hadr-challenge-to-decrease-regional-flood-risks/ Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22983 Singapore Space and Technology Limited (SSTL) announced on 27 May 2020 its collaboration with the World Bank Group for the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Challenge. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/05/myanmar-to-build-two-earth-observation-satellites-with-japanese-assistance/ Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22509 Myanmar is to build and launch a small Earth observation satellite by 2021 with the assistance of Japan.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/thailands-mu-space-corporation-signs-satellite-capacity-and-connectivity-agreements-with-seven-asia-pacific-providers/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14641 Thai space technology company mu Space announced on 16 June 2019 that it has signed multiple satellite service deals with seven companies from Asia-Pacific.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/vietnam-and-france-discuss-earth-observation-and-space-climate-observatory-cooperation/ Thu, 30 May 2019 05:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14369 The President of the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES), Jean-Yves Le Gall, met with Chau Van Minh, President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) at the CNES head office in Paris on 27 May 2019, in the presence of Pham Anh Tuan, Director of the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC), and Bui Trong Tuyen, Director of the Space Technology Institute (STI).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/myanmar-government-and-japans-hokkaido-university-discuss-building-earth-observation-satellite/ Thu, 16 May 2019 05:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14127 Representatives of Japan's Hokkaido University recently visited Myanmar to discuss the possibility of building a small Earth observation satellite with counterparts at the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University, according to an English-language report in the Myanmar press.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/spacewatchgl-feature-southeast-asian-space-programmes-capabilities-challenges-and-collaborations/ Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13008 By Nandini Sarma - In many parts of the world, space technology is being used to improve people’s lives. Apart from their uses for everyday services like weather forecasting, long-distance communications, and GPS systems, the manifold applications of space technology assist in many other ways. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/space-silk-road-china-and-myanmar-create-joint-satellite-laboratory/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11537 China and Myanmar held their first science and technology cooperation meeting in Yangon, where they established a joint radar and satellite communications laboratory as part of the nascent China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, a part of the Chinese-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/09/myanmar-mulling-space-agency-earth-observation-small-satellite-with-japanese-assistance/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 05:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10276 Myanmar is mulling creating its own national space agency and the acquisition of an Earth observation small satellite with the assistance of Hokkaido University in Japan. Myanma engineers and scientists are set to take part in the manufacture and integration of some the components and instruments, according to reports in the Myanma media.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/06/thailands-mu-space-secures-orbital-slot-for-satellite-coverage-of-southeast-asia/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:00:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=9092 Thailand’s mu Space has announced that it has secured an orbital slot and spectrum for its proposed communications satellite, planned for launch in 2020 by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. The mu Space satellite is expected to provide satellite broadband throughout Southeast Asia.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/06/south-koreas-kt-sat-poised-provide-global-inflight-maritime-connectivity/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8959 South Korean satellite operator KT Sat is now poised to provide near-global maritime and inflight connectivity through its new satellites and expanded teleport, in what is becoming an increasingly crowded market.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/06/myanmar-signs-intelsat-nationwide-satellite-telecommunications-infrastructure-solutions/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8879 Intelsat will provide satellite communications support to Myanmar to bolster the Southeast Asian country’s telecommunications infrastructure and increase its mobile telephone network capacity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/04/bangladeshs-bangabandhu-1-satellite-due-4th-may-launch-cape-canaveral/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 05:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8355 Bangladesh's first satellite, the Bangabandhu-1 communications satellite, is set to be launched on board a SpaceX Falcon-9 space launch vehicle from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on 4 May 2018, according to Mohammed Mezbahuzzaman, project director of the satellite programme.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/04/vietnam-joins-japan-led-asian-microsatellite-consortium/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8278 Vietnam has formally joined the Japanese-led Asian Microsatellite Consortium (AMC) with the completion of its MicroDragon microsatellite, a move that will help the Southeast Asian country develop the necessary technologies and human capacities to design and produce further microsatellites, the Vietnam Space Center (VNSC) announced on 9 April 2018.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/04/swgl-interviews/ Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8224 Thai New Space startup mu Space is making big waves in Thailand with its efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural Thailand, and ultimately, in other parts of Southeast Asia, and with its long-term plans to bring commercial space travel to Thailand and the wider region. mu Space brings a vibrant New Space startup dynamic to Thailand, as the country embarks on its Thailand 4.0economic modernisation initiative where mu Space finds itself very much at the forefront. SpaceWatch.Globalhas been covering mu Space’s progress for months, and we managed to talk with its founder and Chief Executive Officer James Yenbamroong to hear his thoughts about the progress of mu Space so far, and its future plans.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/bangladeshs-bangabandhu-1-communications-satellite-shipped-florida-launch-preparations/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 05:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8096 Bangladesh’s space ambitions are closer to reality. The Bangabandhu-1 communications satellite has been shipped to Florida for its upcoming launch. The satellite’s manufacturer, Thales Alenia Space of France, has sent it from its warehouse in Cannes for arrival on 30 March 2018.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/thailands-thaicom-expands-footprint-canal-broadcast-myanmar/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7935 Thaicom Public Company Limited, one of Asia’s leading satellite and digital platform operators, announced that it has signed a multiyear contract with CANAL+ Overseas Myanmar, a CANAL+ subsidiary in charge of broadcasting internatio]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/chinese-counterspace-return-great-power-geopolitics-implications-suggested-strategic-responses-india/ Sun, 18 Mar 2018 08:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7821 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/02/japans-asean-space-diplomacy-brunei-next/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7489 This content is for members only. 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