A Strategy for Inclusive Growth in Southeast Asia
By Wicak Soegijoko, Agung Harsoyo, Clint Gunawijaya
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The benefits of the "New Space" era are not being distributed equally. Key groups remain underrepresented:
Space can serve as a powerful platform for inclusive development. By leveraging new, accessible technologies, we can:
To investigate and outline effective strategies for creating accessible pathways into the space industry for youth and marginalized groups.
To identify key technological enablers, successful outreach programs, and partnerships that promote greater inclusion and diversity.
To analyze the structural, economic, and educational barriers that currently prevent equitable participation in the space sector.
To formulate actionable policy and program recommendations for governments and stakeholders to foster an inclusive space ecosystem.
| Technology / Theme | Core Contribution | Relevance for Inclusion |
|---|---|---|
| LEO Constellations | Provides low-cost, high-coverage broadband internet. | Bridges the digital divide, enabling remote education and access to satellite data for rural schools. |
| Virtualized Infrastructure (SDN/NFV) | Allows for shared, software-defined ground stations and networks. | Reduces operational costs, making it feasible for universities and schools to share access to space systems. |
| Hybrid Satellite-5G Integration | Seamlessly combines space-based and terrestrial networks. | Extends high-speed connectivity to underserved regions, supporting virtual labs and remote training. |
| Low-Cost Interfaces (e.g., OCC) | Uses everyday devices like smartphone cameras for data communication. | Offers an accessible, hands-on platform for student projects in space communication without expensive hardware. |
| CubeSats & Miniaturization | Enables the development of small, affordable satellites. | Allows university and high school teams to gain hands-on experience in satellite design and mission planning. |
Key Takeaway: The convergence of these technologies creates a critical opening for targeted educational and policy initiatives.
Deploy mobile satellite clubs, establish mentorship programs, and develop community-based projects using Earth observation data.
Address infrastructure gaps, create targeted scholarships, integrate space science into curricula, and challenge sociocultural stereotypes.
Replicate successful models, and build public-private-academic partnerships to co-develop tools, sponsor internships, and fund missions.
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