KASA Supports Korea-Thailand Space Industry Cooperation by Hosting Korea Pavilion at Thailand Space Expo
The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) announced its participation in the Thailand Space eXpo 2025 (TSX 2025) in Bangkok from October 16 to October 18, where it will host the Korea Pavilion and support the expansion of domestic space companies into the ASEAN market, as well as the broadening of global cooperation.
TSX 2025 is organized by Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), is a leading space industry exhibition in Southeast Asia. It brings together government agencies, research institutions, academia, and industry representatives from the region to share the latest technologies and industry trends, and to discuss potential areas for collaboration.
Through this participation, KASA aims to expand international cooperation in space with key ASEAN countries, support the overseas expansion of domestic companies, and extend economic diplomacy into scientific and technological exchanges.
Korea Pavilion features six Korean space companies, including LeO SPACE, Space & Bean, SPACE BEAM, SPEX, PCN, and TelePIX, will showcase a range of technologies in satellite development, satellite payloads and components, satellite data analysis, and data management systems. These companies will not only exhibit their technologies but also engage in one-on-one business consultations with local institutions and companies to explore technical collaboration and joint project opportunities, while assessing the potential for entering the local market.
Additionally, Nara Space, SPAEMAP, and Cosmos Bee will operate independent booths, each focusing on opportunities for local collaboration in areas such as small satellite development and operation, satellite data services, space situational awareness (SSA*), and satellite propulsion systems.
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Lee Jae-hyung, Director General of Planning and Coordination Department at KASA, stated, "The Thailand Space Expo will be a significant starting point for Korean space companies’ full entry into the ASEAN market. KASA will continue to support companies' international expansion through enhanced public-private cooperation and expand strategic alliances with ASEAN countries."