Question 1

Which Southeast Asian nation has actively contributed to international discussions on emerging space threats like kinetic anti-satellite weapons, by submitting a working paper on the principle of 'due regard'?

Accepted Answer

The Philippines

Question 2

The ASEAN Declaration on Space Cooperation, targeted for adoption in 2026, is a significant initiative drafted with substantial input from which member state?

Accepted Answer

The Philippines

Question 3

Which collaborative project between the Philippines and Indonesia focuses on the Blue Economy?

Accepted Answer

Blue Economy Initiatives

Question 4

Malaysia, Singapore, and which other Southeast Asian nation are signatories to the U.S.-led Artemis Accords?

Accepted Answer

The Philippines

Question 5

The Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) is a Japan-led initiative that connects national space agencies. Which of these is a key objective of APRSAF?

Accepted Answer

Promoting peaceful space activities and international cooperation

Question 6

Singapore and Thailand have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to galvanize space cooperation. Which of the following is a key area of this collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Earth observation (EO) applications and research

Question 7

Which Southeast Asian country was the first to enforce national space legislation, enacting its Law No. 21/2013 on Space Activities?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Question 8

The Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) project, a flagship of Vietnam-Japan cooperation, is being built with support from which type of Japanese funding?

Accepted Answer

Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans

Question 9

Malaysia formalized its participation in the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space (REG 1975) to strengthen its commitment to global space governance. Which UN body did Malaysia deposit its instrument of accession with?

Accepted Answer

UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

Question 10

A collaborative satellite initiative between universities in Malaysia and Singapore, DECIMALSAT-1, was launched in March 2026. What is a primary goal of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

To build ASEAN's space talent pipeline through education

Question 11

The Philippines and Japan signed a Joint Declaration of Interest in Space Cooperation in May 2026. Which of the following is NOT listed as an area of potential cooperation?

Accepted Answer

Development of space-based tourism infrastructure

Question 12

Which country is leading the development of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) program, an alternative to the U.S.-led Artemis Accords, which some Southeast Asian nations are considering?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 13

Thailand aims to become a regional hub for the space industry, leveraging its partnership with which continent's nations, as highlighted by the THEOS-1 and THEOS-2 Earth observation satellites?

Accepted Answer

Europe

Question 14

Indonesia has been active in international space forums, emphasizing its adherence to the Outer Space Treaty. Which year did Indonesia ratify this treaty?

Accepted Answer

2002

Question 15

The ASEAN Sub-Committee on Space Technology and Applications (SCOSA) facilitates cooperation among member states. In October 2024, which country hosted the 33rd SCOSA meeting?

Accepted Answer

Singapore

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