KUALA LUMPUR: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry launched the feasibility study guidelines for developing a space launch site in Malaysia., said the guidelines, approved by the National Space Committee , were created following demand from local and international industry players, including state governments, to explore the construction of a space launch facility.
He said the guidelines underscore eight main scopes that entities seeking to develop a space launch site in Malaysia must study, namely site analysis, technical analysis, risk analysis, environmental analysis, cost and financial analysis, market analysis, legal analysis and stakeholder analysis. Elaborating, Chang said the guidelines would also encourage space industry players to develop a space site launch that would spur other related developments through transferring technologies and expertise.
On whether Malaysia has enough expertise to accommodate the space sector, MOSTI secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim said the proposals submitted to the ministry would be the signal for universities and other institutions to engage with the space industry and provide the necessary talent.