Pakistan keen to explore space technologies for sustainable development - Gulf News

Scientists call for investing in space technologies to achieve socio-economic development
Islamabad: The hands-on educational opportunities, fascinating demonstrations and interaction with top scientists at a recent conference wowed several young students and inspired them to pursue science and technology careers.
“Generally, when we think about space science, all that comes to mind is astronauts. But this field is incredible. It offers benefits that are as infinite as the space itself in every field from health and medicine to transportation and computer technology” said Arsalan Khan, an Islamabad-based young student, sharing his understanding of the field after attending a conference focused on space science.
Space technology for socio-economic development
Held in Islamabad, the three-day international conference on space 2022 focused on the role of space technology and applications in socio-economic development. Experts at the conference encouraged applications of space technologies for sustainable development, including ensuring food security, health applications, access to telecommunications, reducing disaster risks, preventing humanitarian crises, monitoring natural resources, and environmental management.
The third International conference on space was organized by Pakistan Space and Upper Research Commission (SUPARCO) - the country’s national space agency mainly responsible for conducting peaceful research in space technology and promoting the technology for the...



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