ASPACE Hong Kong Satellite Manufacturing Center Successfully Holds Its Opening Ceremony

On July 25th, 2023, the opening ceremony of ASPACE Hong Kong Satellite Manufacturing Center was successfully held. Over 160 representatives from space agencies, organizations, commercial partners, and government agencies from 47 countries and regions around the world visited ASPACE Hong Kong Satellite Manufacturing Center, Hong Kong Satellite TT&C Center, and Hong Kong Satellite Data Application Center. Together, they attended the opening ceremony of ASPACE Hong Kong Satellite Manufacturing Center, witnessing the beginning of a new era for Hong Kong in the commercial aerospace and space exploration fields.

Amongst the attendees of the opening ceremony, they represent a wide range of organizations which cover various national space agencies, international organizations, ambassadors and consuls stationed in Hong Kong, outstanding research institutions in the Hong Kong SAR Government, a number of academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, commercial entities etc.

National space agencies and enterprises include Mr. Khalid Abdulla Albuainain Almazrouei, the Advisor of UAE President for Technology; H.E. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General of UAE Space Agency; H.E. Dr Mohamed Al-Aseeri, Director General of the Bahrain National Space Science Agency; Dr Salvador Landeros Ayala, Director General of Mexican Space Agency; Mr. Ahmad Shaba Halilu, Director General of National Space Research and Development Agency of Nigeria; Mr Miguel Bello-Mora, Director General of Spain Space Agency (Video Congrats); Mr. Serdar Huseyin Yildirim, President of Turkey Space Agency(Video Congrats); Mr. Md. Abdus Samad, President of the Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization; Mr. Brigadier General Muammar Kamel Haddadin, Director General of Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre; Mr. Jan Kolar, the former Director of Czech Space Office; Mr Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu, President of The Romanian Association for Space Technology and Industry (ROMSPACE); Mr. Chen Jianjun, Vice President of China Great Wall Industry Corporation; Mr. Kamarul Redzuan Muhamed, Chairman of the Malaysian Space Industry Group.

National space agencies and enterprises include Mr. Khalid Abdulla Albuainain Almazrouei, the Advisor of UAE President for Technology; H.E. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General of UAE Space Agency; H.E. Dr Mohamed Al-Aseeri, Director General of the Bahrain National Space Science Agency; Dr Salvador Landeros Ayala, Director General of Mexican Space Agency; Mr. Ahmad Shaba Halilu, Director General of National Space Research and Development Agency of Nigeria; Mr Miguel Bello-Mora, Director General of Spain Space Agency (Video Congrats); Mr. Serdar Huseyin Yildirim, President of Turkey Space Agency(Video Congrats); Mr. Md. Abdus Samad, President of the Bangladesh Space Research and Remote Sensing Organization; Mr. Brigadier General Muammar Kamel Haddadin, Director General of Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre; Mr. Jan Kolar, the former Director of Czech Space Office; Mr. Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu, President of Romanian Space Agency; Mr. Chen Jianjun, Vice President of China Great Wall Industry Corporation; Mr. Kamarul Redzuan Muhamed, Chairman of the Malaysian Space Industry Group.

International Organizations include Mr. Sergio Camacho Lara, the former Director of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs; Mr. Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director of the International Astronautical Federation; Ms Barbara Ryan, Executive Director of the World Geospatial Industry Council; Mr. Guo Huadong, Director General of International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals; Prof. Martin Sweeting, Executive Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd; Mr. Guo Huadong, Director General of International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals; Prof. Martin Sweeting, Executive Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd; Mr. Fabio Favata, Head of Planning, Strategy and Coordination Office of ESA; Mr. Alhamidi M. Alanezi, President and CEO of Arabsat; Mr. Ben Amor Mohamed, Director General of Arab ICT Organization; Mr. Ozeren Ferhat Fikri, Deputy Secretary General of the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization.

The envoys and consuls in China include H.E. Hussam A. G. Al Husseini, Ambassador of Jordan in China; Mr. Alain Wong Yen Cheong, Ambassador of Mauritius in China; Mr. Maoulana Charif, Ambassador of Comoros in China; Mr. Gonzalo Sabate, Consul General of Argentina in Hong Kong; Ms. Elizabeth Ward, Consul General of Australia in Hong Kong; Mr. Luis Fernando Orozco Barrera, Consul General of Colombia in Hong Kong; Mr. Baher Sheweik; Consul General of Egypt in Hong Kong; Mr. Timo Kantola, Consul General of Finland in Hong Kong; Mr. Amir Lati, Consul General of Israel in Hong Kong; Mr. Carmelo Ficarra, Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong; Mr. Naser Al Ghanim, Consul General of Kuwait in Hong Kong; Mr. Arjen Van Den Berg, Consul General of The Netherlands in Hong Kong; Mr. Rolf Frei, Consul General of Switzerland in Hong Kong; Mr. Shaikh Saoud Ali Almualla, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Hong Kong; Mr. Gregory May, Consul General of the United States in Hong Kong; Mr. Perfetti Marcelo Ruben, Brigadier General of Defense Attaché of Republic of Argentina to China; Mr. Perez Fernando, Deputy Military Officer of Defense Attaché of Republic of Argentina to China; Mr. Qureshi Rasheed, Minister of Science and Technology of Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing; Mr. Monzer Ali Eltayeb Abdalla, Third Class Secretary of Embassy of Sudan in China; Mrs. Myagmarsuren Buuveibaatar, Deputy Consul General of Mongolia in Hong Kong; Ms. Eva Morre, Deputy Consul General of Belgium in Hong Kong; Mr. Stefan Bredohl, Deputy Consul General of Germany in Hong Kong; Mr. Abdulaziz Alzaid, Deputy Consul General of Kuwait in Hong Kong; Mr. Victor Hui, Consul (Political) of Singapore in Hong Kong.

Representatives of HKSAR include Ms. Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau; Mr. Albert Wong, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP; Dr. HL Yiu, Chief Corporate Development Officer of HKSTP; Prof. YS Wong, Chairman of Research Grants Council; Dr. Denis Yip, CEO of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute.

Academicians and experts include Academician Li Deren, Academician Tong Qingxi, Academician Jin Yaqiu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Academician Lin Hui of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences; Mr. Liu Zhimin, Deputy Secretary General of Chinese Inventions Association; Ms. Wu Xiaomei, Co-Chairman of China Association of Remote Sensing Application.

And Mr. Delano Musafer, Head of Asia Pacific of New York Stock Exchange, etc.

ASPACE is pleased to announce that it is Hong Kong's first satellite manufacturing centre and one of the world's largest smart satellite manufacturing facilities. Our state-of-the-art facility produces over 200 commercial satellites annually, ranging in size from 10 to 1000 kilograms, including radar, optical, communication, and carbon monitoring satellites.

Our center spans an area of approximately 200,000 square feet and is equipped with 18 subsystems and over 200 precision equipment. Our team consists of aerospace technology experts from around the world who have the expertise to co-linearly produce multiple types of satellites. We have implemented advanced manufacturing technologies such as automatic warehousing, intelligent logistics, machine vision, augmented reality, and digital twins, which have integrated multiple functions such as production, testing, and control. Our efficient satellite manufacturing process ensures that our satellites are globally competitive in terms of performance, quality, and price.

We have also signed MOUs with institutions and organizations from multiple countries and regions to promote cooperation in the research and operation of commercial satellites. Our satellite data will be applied to various fields such as smart cities, environmental protection, financial services, communication technology, and meteorological monitoring. Our initiatives have received strong support from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, aligning with its policy direction of developing innovative technology industries and re-industrialization.

Our vision is to play a pivotal role in space exploration and intelligent services for the earth, serving as a responsibility to global technological progress and human intelligence life. While we create commercial value, we also uphold our sense of responsibility towards humanity and society.