Promoting satellite communications, broadcasting and outer space activities in the Asia-Pacific region
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Membership Listings APSCC Membership is open to any government body, public and private organization, association, or corporation that is involved in satellite services, broadcasting, manufacturing, launch services, risk management or associate fields such as data-casting, informatics, multimedia, telecommunications, and other outer space-related activities with interests in the Asia-Pacific region.
A Voice and a Vision for the Asia-Pacific From its establishment in 1994, APSCC has served the satellite and space community in myriad capacities. From its publications to its events, APSCC provides its constituents with the support and tools they need to flourish in their respective fields.
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On behalf of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), I extend my warm regards to the readers of APSCC Yearbook 2007. This year is an eventful one for ESCAP with respect to satellite communications and other space applications. We believe that it also marks a year of opportunity for the satellite communications industry – for manufacturers, operators, ground segment developers, content and service providers.
Later in 2007, the Third Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific will help set the policy agenda for regional multilateral cooperation in space applications, including satellite communications. Governments are encouraged to take actions to benefit from the advantages provided by space based information and communication services and applications, to help achieve development priorities such as disaster management, environment and natural resources management, education and health goals. We should all gain where the satellite communication industry can develop partnerships with international and governmental bodies to provide more accessible and affordable information and communication services and applications to broader communities in the Asia and the Pacific.
To enhance Pacific connectivity, UNESCAP is conducting a study of current and possible future situations. Its primary findings suggest that Pacific states might benefit from collectively arranging for more cost-effective satellite bandwidth; from a future dedicated satellite system optimized for cost-effective bandwidth supporting universal service to the Pacific, and its connections to the Pacific Rim; and/or from optimized cabling and satellite services to provide multi-system redundancy and harmonization of cost-effectiveness with universal service.
UNESCAP looks forward to developing closer cooperation with APSCC and its members, for a widespread beneficial use of satellite communications in the Asia-Pacific region.
Kim Hak-Su Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of UNESCAP
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