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Asia Pacific Alliance of Space Trade Associations (AASTA)
Uniting space trade associations to accelerate the mainstreaming of space in the region.
The Asia Pacific Alliance of Space Trade Associations (AASTA) is a first-of-its-kind industry-led collaborative platform in Asia Pacific that brings together leading space trade associations to accelerate the mainstreaming of space in the region.
AASTA drives the growth of the Asia Pacific space industry while connecting with peer associations in North America, Europe, and emerging markets to ensure the region is fully integrated into the global space ecosystem.
“AASTA is a game-changer for the commercialisation and internationalisation of the space industry. By aligning leading industry associations under a common platform, we are creating the infrastructure to match businesses at scale, while also giving startups practical pathways to go global. This is how we move space from being a niche industry to becoming a mainstream economic driver across all sectors.”
Nicolette Yeo
General Manager, SST Think Tank
A Power-packed Alliance
AASTA, an initiative by SST Think Tank, in partnership with leading space associations to create a collaborative platform that amplifies industry voices and accelerates global commercialisation.
An Initiative By
Founding Members
Member Organisations
Why AASTA Matters
AASTA unites the Asia Pacific space ecosystem to drive long-term growth, cross-border collaboration, and international expansion. By leveraging the collective strengths of its members, the Alliance empowers startups, SMEs, and established organisations to scale globally.
For startups and new entrants
AASTA provides guidance on securing funding, finding the right partners, and navigating the early stages of the ecosystem.
For corporates and established players
AASTA opens doors to higher-value opportunities, strategic collaborations, curated networks, and access to new markets.
AASTA’s Signature Initiative: Large-scale B2B Business Matching Programme @ GSTCE
One of AASTA’s initiatives is its large-scale B2B business matching programme at the Global Space Technology Convention and Exhibition (GSTCE) 2026, designed to catalyse partnerships on an unprecedented global scale. GSTCE 2026 will take place in Singapore on 13–14 May 2026.
As Asia’s premier space industry gathering, GSTCE 2026 will bring together over 1,500 delegates from 40+ countries under the theme: “Commercialising Space: Driving Economic Value Across Industries.” The event provides an ideal marketplace where space and non-space players converge to create real commercial outcomes.
Join thousands-strong APAC space industry members at GSTCE to spark cross-border partnerships, drive investment, and create real commercial outcomes between space and non-space companies.
The B2B marketplace at GSTCE 2026 kicks off with curated roundtable discussions on the key themes driving commercial deals in space:
- Non-space sectors: climate resilience, smart cities, oil & gas
- Space-for-space: commercial space station infrastructure, orbital data centres and in-space manufacturing
- Diversification of supply chains: partnerships across Asia Pacific
These discussions are followed by matchmaking and speed-dating sessions, giving companies the chance to connect, collaborate, and make real business deals across AASTA member countries.
Taking Your Business Global with On-the-Ground Guidance
Beyond deal-making, AASTA helps startups and SMEs expand into international markets.
In collaboration with SST Think Tank’s Growth Lab, which already supports Asian startups with tailored market-entry strategies, AASTA provides direct access in-market industry associations in their target geographies.
Member companies across the Alliance gain:
- Local market insights to identify opportunities
- Regulatory guidance to navigate new environments
- Immediate networks for the right partnerships
This ‘boots on the ground support’ helps companies accelerate market entry, overcome barriers, and connect with the right partners at the right time.
Learn how AASTA can support your business or
how your industry association can join AASTA.