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MSRO brings Karman Week 2023 to Maldives

Mohamed Rehan
30 October 2023, MVT 16:38
Experts from the space sector will participate in the event next week
Mohamed Rehan
30 October 2023, MVT 16:38

Maldives Space Research Organization (MSRO) in collaboration with Six Senses Laamu have announced the Karman Week 2023 scheduled from November 1 to 5.

The Karman Project is an internationally recognized non-profit foundation comprising of leaders from around the global space sector.

The highlight of Karman Week 2023 is the open invitation public panel discussion about careers in space organized in coordination with the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Maldives National University (MNU) on Wednesday, November 1, from 09:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the MNU Auditorium.

The annual Fellowship Week will witness the convergence of 15 global leaders at Six Senses Laamu, which will mark the Maldives' journey towards establishing the first national space ecosystem.

"The Karman Project and the Maldives Space Research Organization share a joint commitment to advancing space technology for the betterment of our planet," said Hannah Ashford the Managing Director of The Karman Project.

"Through Karman Week, we aim to combine our collective expertise and resources to empower the Maldives in building a sustainable and resilient national space program."

The Karman Week includes comprehensive workshops, collaborative brainstorming sessions, field trips and local outreack engagements.

Highlights of the program include;

- A public panel discussion in Malé about careers in space

- An intensive Space-for-Maldives Workshop

- A visit to the Hithadhoo School

- Engagement activities with guests of Six Senses Laamu

- An internal "Chatham House day"

- Field trips, including snorkeling and scuba diving

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