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APRSAF-15

The 15th Session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-15) Hanoi & Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Dec 9-12, 2008

Program

<Day 1> Tuesday, 9 December 2008
[Registration : 09:30-10:00] /Hanoi, venue, VAST
[Working Group Session : 10:00-16:00]
Time Title
10:00-12:30
A. Earth Observation W.G
Concept Paper
Summary Report

[Co-chairs]

Dr. Takashi Moriyama Fellow, Earth Observation Research Center, JAXA

Prof. Tran Manh Tuan Chairman of Scientific Council of Space Technology Institute (STI)

B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.
Concept Paper
Summary Report

[Co-chairs]

Mr Hiroki Kohhata Senior Engineer, Satellite Applications and Promotion Center, JAXA

Dr. Vu Van San Deputy Director General, Department of Science & Technology Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC)

C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.

[Co-chairs]

Dr. Takashi Kubota Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering, JAXA/ISAS

Dr. Doan Minh Chung Vice Director Space Technology Institute (STI)

11:00-11:15
Coffee Break
11:15-12:30
A. Earth Observation W.G.
B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.
C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
A. Earth Observation W.G.
B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.
C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.
15:00-15:15
Coffee Break
15:15-16:00
A. Earth Observation W.G.
B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.
C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.
<Day 2> Wednesday, 10 December 2008
[Registration : 09:00-09:30] /Hanoi, venue ,VAST
[Working Group Session : 09:30-16:00]
Time Title
09:30-10:30
A. Earth Observation W.G

[Co-chairs]

Dr. Takashi Moriyama Fellow, Earth Observation Research Center, JAXA

Prof. Tran Manh Tuan Chairman of Scientific Council of Space Technology Institute (STI)

B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.

[Co-chairs]

Mr. Hiroki Kohhata Senior Engineer, Satellite Applications and Promotion Center, JAXA

Dr. Vu Van San Deputy Director General, Department of Science & Technology Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC)

C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.

[Co-chairs]

Dr. Takashi Kubota Professor, Department of Spacecraft Engineering, JAXA/ISAS

Dr. Doan Minh Chung Vice Director Space Technology Institute (STI)

D. Space Environment Utilization W.G.

[Co-chairs]

Mr. Tetsuo Tanaka Director, Space Environment Utilization Center, JAXA

Dr. Pham Anh Tuan Vice Director Space Technology Institute (STI)

10:30-10:50
Coffee Break
10:50-12:30
A. Earth Observation W.G.
B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.
C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.
D. Space Environment Utilization W.G.
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-14:30
A. Earth Observation W.G.
B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.
C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.
D. Space Environment Utilization W.G.
14:30-14:50
Coffee Break
14:50-16:00
A. Earth Observation W.G.
B. Communication Satellite Applications W.G.
C. Space Education & Awareness W.G.
D. Space Environment Utilization W.G.
[Reception hosted by MEXT at Melia Hanoi Hotel, 17:30-19:30]
<Day 3> Thursday, 11 December 2008

General Co-Chairs
Vietnam: Prof. Nguyen Khoa Son, Vice President of VAST
Japan:Prof.Hiroki Matsuo, Chairman,Space Activities Commission (SAC) / MEXT

[Registration : 08:30-09:00] /Hanoi & Ha Long bay, venue ICC & Saigon Halong Hotel
[Plenary Session : 09:00-12:15]
Time Title Speaker
09:00-09:05
Opening remarks
Prof. Nguyen Khoa Son Chairman, National Research Program on Space Science and Technology VIETNAMD
09:05-09:10
Prof. Hiroki Matsuo Chairman, Space Activities Commission, MEXT JAPAN
09:10-09:15
Opening Speech
Prof. Chau Van Minh President, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology VIETNAM
09:15-09:25
Key Note Address
Mr. Toshio Yamauchi Senior Vice Minister Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) JAPAN
09:25-09:35
Dr. Le Dinh Tien Vice Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology VIETNAM
09:35-09:55
Dr. D Gowrisankar Scientist-SF, International Coperation, Indian Space Research Organsation INDIA
09:55-10:45
Photo Session / Coffee Break
10:45-11:00
Country Report
11:00-11:15
11:15-11:30
H.E. Mr. Mahinda Samarasinghe, MP Minister, Ministry of Disaster Management SRI LANKA
11:30-11:45
11:45-12:00
Speech by International Organization
12:00-12:15
Ambassador. Ciro Arévalo Yepes Chairman, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space UNCOPUOS
12:15-13:30
Lunch
<Day 3> Thursday, 11 December 2008
[Plenary Session : 13:30-15:00]
13:30-15:00  Report Session on Sentinel Asia and APRSAF Satellite
Time Title Speaker
13:30-14:15
Sentinel Asia
1.Overall Status of Sentinel Asia (SA) Step 2
by Mr Kaku, JPT secretariat (15min.)
3. Status of JPT WG -Flood Monitoring WG
by Mr Fukami, PWRI/ICHARM (10min.)
Wildfire Monitoring WG
by Prof Fukuda, UAF/IARC (10min.)
14:15-15:00
APRSAF Satellite
2. Results of Preparation Meeting and Workshop
by Mr Tsuji, JAXA (10min.)
3. Expectation for APRSAF Satellite Cooperation
by Mr Toto Marnanto Kadri, LAPAN (5min.)
4. Future Plan
by Mr Tsuji, JAXA(15min.)
15:00-15:30
Move to the Bus
15:30-19:30
Move to Halong bay(By Bus)
20:00-21:30
Reception hosted by VAST at Ha Long bay, Saigon Halong Hotel,
<Day 4> Friday, 12 December 2008
[Closing Plenary : 09:00-12:20] /Ha Long bay, venue Saigon Halong Hotel
Time Title Speaker
09:00-09:05
Greeting
09:05-09:20
Country Report
09:20-09:35
09:35-09:50
09:50-10:05
10:05-10:20
10:20-10:35
Speech by International Organization
10:35-10:45
Presentation of Summary Report
10:45-10:55
10:55-11:05
11:05-11:15
11:15-11:30
Coffee Break
11:30-11:50
Adoption of Recommendations of APRSAF-15
11:50-12:00
Announcement of APRSAF-16
12:00-12:10
2009 IAC Daejeon Information
12:10-12:20
Closing Remarks
Vietnam/Japan
12:20 - 16:30
Cultural Tour (including Lunch)
APRSAF-15 Poster Contest

Organizer: APRSAF Space Education & Awareness WG
Date: December 10 to 12, 2008
Venue:APRSAF15venue, Vietnam
Poster Contest Rules
Report

APRSAF-15 Water Boost Rocket Competition

Organizer: APRSAF Space Education & Awareness WG
Date: December 13 to 14, 2008
Venue: Athletic field of the Pedagogic University, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Water Rocket Event Outline
Rules for Water Rocket Launch Conpetition
JAXA News (Japanese)
Report