ASEAN countries have an extensive background in outer space exploration.
For decades, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam have actively participated in outer space activities. Indonesia pioneered space endeavours in this region as demonstrated by the establishment of the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (Lapan) in the 1960s and the Palapa A1 satellite success launch in 1976.
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