Aryavarta Space Organization (ASO) is proud to announce its industrial partnership with Central American Association of Space and Aeronautics (ACAE – ASOCIACIÓN CENTROAMERICANA DE AERONÁUTICA Y DEL ESPACIO).
A Memorandum of Collaboration between both the organizations – ASO and ACAE, aiming at the development of the commercial and R&D sector of space industry has been signed on January 25, 2011. By means of this Memorandum, the parties express their intent to establish links for cooperation for the benefit of their organizations. Both organizations also aim to promote social development through the realization of combined activities in the fields of technological and scientific research, development and innovation, in accordance to the purposes. The parties express their intention to promote an effective technology and knowledge transfer through activities like capacity building, education exchange, consultancy activities, research, promotion of industrial projects, conferences, workshops, interchange of technical and scientific information in accordance to the policies of each party.
ASO is officially registered in India as a Non-Government Organization (NGO) with an aim to carry out research in the space sector. The activities carried out at ASO include working towards projects, research and its dissemination in organizations and institutions involved in the sectors of Aerospace Technology, Science and Medicine. ASO, with its international operations in UK and USA, also has permanent collaboration programs with other non-profit and non-government organizations around the world.
ACAE is officially registered in Guatemala (Central America) as a private non-profit organization, created to promote cultural, social, educative and humanitarian activities, whose purpose is to promote scientific, technological and cultural studies. They also delve in analysis, research and development with projection to all areas of human life. ACAE works together with other Central American organizations to promote studies and development of space and aeronautical technologies. ACAE also holds relationships with other regional entities in America and across the world, looking to establish more collaborative agreements.
This international alliance of ASO and ACAE is established on a mutually advantageous collaboration regarding facilitating the development and expansion of the entrepreneurial and/or research activities through commercial and scientific- technological cooperation. This will provide an excellent avenue for creating a platform of new opportunities for space related scientific developments.
The following are among the major activities intended to be carried out by ASO and ACAE together which will benefit from its global cooperation:
1. Research, development and innovation of science and technology in general;
2. To cooperate for the promotion of activities related with science, technology, education, culture and social development;
3. Mitigation planning of natural disasters, emergency attendance and management of natural resources using Space Application;
4. Research and capacity building in areas such as environment, weather, earth, ocean and space;
5. Research for the protection of human patrimony;
6. Promotion of activities related with health and food security;
7. Reduction of digital divide;
8. Capacity building in all areas of science, industry and technology, especially those related with, but not limited to, space, space right, astronomy and aeronautics - including their applications in space, the atmosphere, over and under the land and the ocean.
While ASO has been working towards development of new models and research in the field of space science and technology, this accord between ASO and ACAE is aimed at helping the world to explore and utilize the space sector for the betterment of humanity ASO dedicates this upcoming collaboration to the nation as a gift on republic day.
“We welcome The Central America Association for Aeronautics and Space, Guatemala (ACAE, Guatemala) as our new industrial partner. This is an excellent opportunity for both parties to develop a serious relationship for the two countries and work for humanity through sharing information and knowledge. This is the beginning of a new era in the private space sector and I am very pleased to announce this alliance. This is also a gift to the nation of India on its Republic Day anniversary. It is the time when the intellectual youth of India are stepping into space with international involvement.”
- Dr. Rushi Ghadawala
President, International Affairs,
Aryavarta Space Organization
"It gives me immense satisfaction to realize this opportunity to work with Central America Association for Aeronautics and Space, Guatemala. On this note, I would like to thank our partners for entrusting us with this opportunity and the entire Aryavarta Space Organization, the efforts of whom have resulted in this partnership. This is a very significant step and we hope to move forward towards our goal with the same zeal and passion to deliver excellence in the work we do."
- Mr. Poojan Chokshi
(Vice President, Aryavarta Space Organization)
“The signing of MoU between ASO and Central America Association for Aeronautics and Space is a giant step. This is a stepping stone for Indian companies to go out in the world and show their skills. This MoU is also a benchmark for Indians who have big dreams and will eventually achieve their goal in no time. This will inspire the youth of India to dream, think and put their thoughts into action.”
- Mr. Chiragkumar Tala
(Head, USA Operation, Aryavarta Space Organization)
