Asian-Pacific Cooperation in Space Technology and Applications,

Abstract

Along with the polycentralization of the international economy and regional realignment, the Asia-Pacific economy continuing to thrive and prosper. The demands for resources exploration and development and for environmental monitoring and protection using space technology are increasing. Especially since the United Nations Environmental and Development Congress held in Rio de Janeiro of Brazil, many countries have adopted their own action programs based on the Agenda 21. In accordance with the two themes on Development and Environment of global concern, many countries and international organizations in the Asia-Pacific region have been adopting new policies and are participating in and appealing for international cooperation in space technology. Whether or not they have space technology capabilities, these countries have expressed a common aspiration of making full use of the potential of space applications to improve sustained social and economic development in the region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA313501

Entities

People

  • Chen Mipeng
  • Li Huiguo

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Asia
  • Disasters
  • Economic Development
  • Environment
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Protection
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • High Altitude
  • International Organizations
  • Materials
  • Natural Disasters
  • Remote Sensing
  • Small Satellites
  • Space Systems
  • United Nations

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space