Ministry kicks off space launch site feasibility study guidelines

The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry today launched the feasibility study guidelines for the development of a space launch site in Malaysia to ensure that the development of the country’s space sector is well-planned and effective.

Minister Chang Lih Kang said the guidelines, approved by the National Space Committee (Jangka), were created following demand from local and international industry players including state governments to explore the construction of a space launch facility.