Role of Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization in advancing space technology and its applications in the Asia Pacific region

The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) Council has already held six meetings during last four years. While approving a number of new projects, it reviewed the progress made so far on the earlier approved projects. APSCO has already made a significant progress on all of these prioritized projects. This paper will highlight the progress made so far in advancing space science and technology and its applications for improving the socio-economic situation of the people of the Asia Pacific region.