BUSAN — The 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research commenced in Busan this Monday, marking the first time South Korea hosts this significant global event. The conference aims to advance international collaborations in space science.
According to Yonhap News Agency, approximately 3,000 delegates from over 60 countries, including notable figures like Pam Melroy from NASA and Hitoshi Kuninaka from Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency, are participating. The conference features discussions on pioneering space research and the potential for new joint projects. KASA also held bilateral meetings with space agencies from the U.S., Japan, the UAE, China, and other nations to bolster international partnerships and explore innovative space research initiatives. Yoon Young-bin, head of KASA, highlighted South Korea's commitment to expanding its role in global space exploration and fostering peaceful international cooperation in space endeavors.