Blast off! Singapore's journey into the space frontier: TransportBT

Did you know that Singapore built its first satellite station in 1971? From the city’s first satellite launch in 1998, to pioneering cutting edge of space technology today, Singapore is, literally, reaching for the stars.  In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong journeys through Singapore’s burgeoning space industry with Jonathan Hung, the executive director of Singapore's Office for Space Technology & Industry. 01:40 Singapore’s very own NASA 03:43 Space tech in Singapore 05:30 Singapore’s space industry 07:48 Observing the Earth from space 09:50 Future of space technology --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong ([email protected]) With Jonathan Hung, executive director, Office for Space Technology & Industry Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.