OUR MISSION
01
To emerge as a leading interdisciplinary research
centre in Space Sciences, Space Sustainability
and related technologies across the Asian region
with a strong identity
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and related technologies across the Asian region
with a strong identity
OUR MISSION
02
To maintain and Grow the LSR to be an
internationally recognised brand for research
excellence in these areas
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excellence in these areas
OUR MISSION
03
To strengthen and develop our ties to the
Mainland NewSpace and Space Science
programs and globally
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programs and globally
Key Areas of Research
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