Dato’ Dr. Sean Seah, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ANGKASA-X and Dr. Wang Lei, Chief Executive Officer of ADA Space Technology, signing the strategic agreement
This involves satellite Research & Development (R&D), Assembly-Integration-Testing (AIT), and application development, offering various satellite services on remote-sensing and increasing connectivity across ASEAN through its constellation of Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellites.
A-SEANLINK Satellite Network Filing
ANGKASA-X is continuing its pioneering journey by securing essential LEO orbital-position assets and forming strategic global collaborations. They have received approval from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the submission of the A-SEANLINK satellite network filing to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in February 2024.
This approval allows for the setup of A-SEANLINK constellations, comprising 500 LEO satellites, positioning ANGKASA-X as the first company in Malaysia, and potentially in Southeast Asia, to file for such a large constellation of satellites.
“Filing to secure satellite orbits from ITU is a landmark achievement – a giant step for ANGKASA-X and a significant leap for Malaysia. It demonstrates our commitment to positioning Malaysia to lead the ASEAN Space Economy, bridging the digital divide, improving connectivity, and driving sustainable development in rural ASEAN areas.
“We are proud to spearhead this initiative, which will bring transformative benefits to millions, enhance regional cooperation, and establish Malaysia as a global hub for space technology innovation,” said Dato’ Dr. Sean SEAH, Group Executive Chairman and CEO of ANGKASA-X.
While securing the orbital positions, ANGKASA-X has been fostering collaborations with notable SpaceTech organizations worldwide, including Cangyu Space Technology and ADA Space Technology.
The collaboration was formalized with the signing of two Strategic Collaboration Agreements, witnessed by Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications, Malaysia.
CangYu, China’s first commercial aerospace company specializing in space-based information transmission systems, and ADASpace, a leading AI satellite internet technology company, will jointly work on the Research and Development, Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of satellites in Malaysia.
These satellites will be launched into ANGKASA-X’s A-SEANSAT and A-SEANLINK satellite constellations. The collaboration also includes building ground segments, such as satellite ground stations and an AI Data Centre, to serve ASEAN and equatorial countries.
“The strategic collaborations with global SpaceTech leaders like CangYu and ADASpace underscore our nation’s potential to lead the ASEAN Space Economy. The Malaysian government is committed to fostering innovation, enhancing connectivity, and bridging the digital divide.
“We look forward to seeing ANGKASA-X’s continued contributions towards sustainable development and technological excellence, ensuring that connectivity becomes a basic, affordable necessity for all,” said Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications.
Further accentuating endorsement by the Malaysian government, ANGKASA-X has received a Malaysia Digital Acceleration Grant (MDAG) from the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
This grant will accelerate the development of SpaceTech human capital and the R&D of various remote-sensing applications to serve Malaysia and ASEAN countries.
“We are immensely grateful for the confidence vested in our efforts by MDEC with this grant, as we further our country’s role in enhancing the global SpaceTech ecosystem. We aim to establish Malaysia as a global SpaceTech hub for the R&D and AIT of LEO satellites,” said Dr. Seah.
Establishment of ASEAN Space Economy
To further its mission, ANGKASA-X is securing data from various in-orbit satellites for applications such as land resources monitoring, mineral resources discovery, smart city planning, forestry resources census, ecological environment monitoring, and public emergency health.
With ongoing efforts and a steadfast commitment to innovation, ANGKASA-X is well on its way to driving greater digital adoption in rural ASEAN areas and achieving its vision of creating a world where connectivity is a basic, affordable necessity for all. ANGKASA-X will continue to harness the full potential of SpaceTech to create a more connected, informed, and resilient world, amidst modern challenges and opportunities.
