The Asia-Pacific region is home to some of the most advanced space-faring nations on the planet; but at the same time, many countries there are lagging behind when it comes to developing space technology. 

In 2018, supported by the UN’s development arm in the region, ESCAP, countries endorsed an ambitious plan of action on the use of space technologies to power sustainable development.  

Two years on, there have been more than one hundred “good practices” adopted, that demonstrate the diverse uses of satellite technology and space data by countries, to address challenges on the ground. 

UN News’ Vibhu Mishra spoke with Keran Wang, head of the Space Applications Section at ESCAP, for the latest on how space technology is helping boost development.