(Credit: USPACE)
On November 13, the Consul-General of Thailand in Hong Kong, Mr. Chaturont Chaiyakam, and his delegation visited USPACE, engaging in in-depth discussions with Mr. Sun, the CEO of USPACE, to explore cooperation opportunities in satellite projects in Thailand.
Consul-General Mr. Chaturont Chaiyakam visited USPACE's facilities for satellite manufacturing, satellite TT&C, and data applications. He highly praised the advanced equipment and well-established facilities.
After the visit, Consul-General Mr. Chaturont Chaiyakam engaged in detailed discussions with Mr. Sun, expressing a warm welcome towards USPACE's plans to establish the satellite component manufacturing center and hold the exhibition of 103 satellites in Thailand. He clearly stated that Thailand would provide active policy support, paving the way for extensive cooperation in the aerospace sector. This exchange marks an important milestone in the collaboration between the two parties.
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