UMPSA reaches for the stars

UNIVERSITI Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah's (UMPSA) is reaching for the stars with the proposed Pahang International Spaceport project.

As part of its internationalisation agenda by aligning research with innovation, UMPSA aims to position the university and the state as key players in the regional space industry by nurturing local talent while attracting international partnerships.

UMPSA vice-chancellor Professor Dr Yatimah Alias said the university supports the state government's vision to establish Pahang as a regional hub for satellite launches and space development.

"UMPSA is developing a small-scale rocket system, providing students and researchers with hands-on experience in materials engineering and rocket technology.

"Training and certification in aerospace will meet international standards, paving the way for professional careers in unmanned aircraft systems," she said.

Kintsugi (K2), an Abu Dhabi government-owned company specialising in advanced autonomous systems and artificial intelligence-driven technologies, signed a letter of intent with Pahang Aerospace City Development Bhd and UMPSA to collaborate on next-generation autonomous platforms.