Singapore Space and Technology Association

What Singapore Space and Technology Association does

The Singapore Space and Technology Association (SST Think Tank) is Asia's first space innovation think tank and Singapore's space industry trade association, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore. The organization was formerly known as SSTL before rebranding to its current identity and operates as a nonprofit membership-based body rather than a venture-backed company. Its mission is to mainstream space technologies across both space and non-space sectors in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asia region.

The core offerings span three integrated platforms: (1) the Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE), a flagship annual event entering its 19th edition in May 2027 at Marina Bay Sands; (2) the Singapore Space Lab, launched in 2026 within IMDA's Pixel innovation hub with Deloitte's support, which serves as a physical innovation facility focused on Earth observation and satellite technology applications across agriculture, maritime, finance, logistics, and urban planning; and (3) advisory and research services delivered through Sector Deep Dives, Innovation Labs, Strategy Sprints, and the Growth Lab — design-thinking engagements with corporates and Key Opinion Leaders. No proprietary software platform or underlying technology stack is described beyond event management and curated facilitation.

The organization's revenue mechanics rest on three streams: recurring membership and partnership subscriptions from anchor and community partners, event management income from GSTCE sponsorships and exhibitor engagement, and professional services revenue from bespoke market intelligence and advisory engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and all service sales run through direct enquiry rather than transparent catalog pricing. Customer segments include non-space corporates (aviation, ESG, agriculture, finance, logistics), space startups, investors, government agencies, and academic institutions — with the strategic intent of bridging global space expertise to Asian commercial markets.

Name

Singapore Space and Technology Association

Legal name

Singapore Space and Technology Association

Website

https://space.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Singapore-based nonprofit trade association and Asia's first space innovation think tank, operating GSTCE (its 19th-edition flagship convention), the Singapore Space Lab innovation facility, and advisory platforms that connect global space expertise with ASEAN corporates, startups, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space Industry Trade Association and Think Tank Services

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI)

Keywords

• Space industry association
• Space technology commercialization
• Innovation lab services
• Space economy research
• Industry event platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership & Partnership Programs: The organization operates through membership and partnership programs, serving as Singapore's space industry trade association with anchor and community partners across government, academia, and industry.
2. Event Management: Revenue generated through organizing flagship events including the Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE), now in its 19th edition for 2027.
3. Research & Advisory Services: Market intelligence, sector deep dives, trend reports, and strategic platforms for decoding the space economy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SST Think Tank operates as Asia's first space innovation think tank and Singapore's space industry trade association, driving the mainstream adoption of space technologies across both space and non-space sectors. It commercializes stakeholder access through four service lines: Sector Deep Dives & Market Insights (workshops and trend reports), Innovation Labs & Strategy Sprints (design-thinking corporate engagement), Space x Industry Showcases (events including GSTCE), and the Growth Lab (KOL market intelligence collaborations). It also operates the Singapore Space Lab, Singapore's first dedicated physical space innovation lab housed within IMDA's Pixel innovation hub.

Product overview

The SST Think Tank operates as a unified platform combining research/insights (Sector Deep Dives & Market Insights), innovation facilitation (Innovation Labs, Strategy Sprints, Growth Lab), and showcase events (GSTCE) to mainstream space technologies across industries. The core offering is the Singapore Space Lab, Singapore's first dedicated space innovation lab launched in 2026, which serves as a regional gateway for corporations, startups, and investors to explore Earth observation and satellite technology applications in sectors including agriculture, maritime, finance, logistics, and urban planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GSTCE: Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition - the leading platform where the space economy connects, collaborates, and shapes what is next across Asia and beyond
• Singapore Space Lab
• Growth Lab

Products and services

• Singapore Space Lab Singapore's first dedicated space innovation lab, serving as a regional gateway for corporations, startups, and investors to explore space technology applications across agriculture, maritime, finance, logistics, and urban planning sectors. Provides a physical facility for Earth observation and satellite technology use-case development.
• GSTCE (Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition) High-impact showcase platform spotlighting how space technologies transform various industries; the leading platform where the space economy connects, collaborates, and shapes what's next across Asia and beyond. The 19th edition focuses on turning space capabilities into practical infrastructure, scalable services, and real-world value.
• Sector Deep Dives & Market Insights Workshops and trend reports exploring the intersection of space technology with aviation, ESG, agriculture, finance, and other industries; delivered for corporate clients seeking market intelligence.
• Innovation Labs & Strategy Sprints Design-thinking workshops and strategy sprints that enable corporates to explore space technology use cases tailored to their specific business challenges.
• Growth Lab Collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders from academia, investment, industry, and space science to shape new narratives and co-create market intelligence for the space economy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Earth observation data could contribute USD 100 billion to Southeast Asia's GDP by 2030
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered anchor, core and community.

• DeloitteanchorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Supported the launch of Singapore's first dedicated space innovation lab (Singapore Space Lab). Deloitte is collaborating on joint reports projecting significant economic value from increased Earth observation adoption in Southeast Asia.
• IMDA (Info-communications Media Development Authority)anchorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoused the Singapore Space Lab within IMDA's Pixel innovation hub, serving as the physical location for the dedicated space innovation facility.
• Singapore Space Agency (SSAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore established the National Space Agency (SSAS) on 1 April 2026, signaling growing regional institutional backing for commercial space activity.
• AirbuscommunityTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed in the ecosystem of partners section, indicating collaboration in space technology.
• PlanetcommunityTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed in the ecosystem of partners section, indicating collaboration in Earth observation technology.
• ST EngineeringcommunityTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed in the ecosystem of partners section.
• ViasatcommunityTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed in the ecosystem of partners section.
• ICEYEcommunityTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed in the ecosystem of partners section.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccommunityTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed in the ecosystem of partners section.
• NYK LinecommunityTechnology or IntegrationPartner logo displayed in the ecosystem of partners section.
• National University of Singapore (NUS)communityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner, collaborating on academic and research initiatives.
• British High CommissioncommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner representing UK government collaboration.
• Grow AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to advance adoption of space tech in agriculture across Southeast Asia.
• BlueTide CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint forces to accelerate Korea to Asia Pacific growth in space and deep tech.
• ESSEC Business SchoolcommunityStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for business education and research collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC): Global nonprofit representing university students and young professionals in the space sector. Comparable as a space-focused convening organization with events and policy advocacy, but oriented toward youth/early-career engagement rather than corporate ecosystem building.

Broad incumbents

• UAE Space Agency: UAE government entity leading national space strategy and policy. Relevant comparator given the UAE's emergence as a regional space hub, but operating as a government agency rather than an independent trade body like SST.
• Space Foundation: US-based nonprofit advocacy organization for the global space ecosystem, running the annual Space Symposium and extensive education programs. Comparable as a long-standing space-industry convener with flagship events, but with a broader education and policy remit than SST.

Others

• Seraphim Space: Global space-tech venture fund and accelerator with the Seraphim Space Camp ecosystem. Relevant adjacent player because Council member Candace Johnson is a Partner at Seraphim Space, and the firm co-invests in many of the same startups SST convenes.

Direct peers

• Commercial Spaceflight Federation: US trade association of commercial spaceflight companies and suppliers. Comparable as a space-industry membership body convening industry, government, and capital stakeholders, but focused on launch and human spaceflight rather than SST's cross-sector commercialization remit.
• UK Space (formerly UKSpace): Official trade association of the UK space industry, representing members across satellite, launch, and downstream applications. Directly comparable trade-association model focused on growing the national space ecosystem, though serving the UK market specifically.
• Satellite Industry Association: US-based trade association representing the commercial satellite industry. Directly comparable as a space-industry trade body running events, advocacy, and member services for satellite operators, manufacturers, and service providers, though operating in a different geography and at a more mature stage.
• Indian Space Association (ISpA): Indian space industry trade association formed in 2021 to represent private and public stakeholders in India's space sector. Closest regional peer in Asia, pursuing a similar mandate of industry convening and policy advocacy, but operating from India rather than Singapore.

Regional players

• Space Industry Association of Australia: Australian space industry peak body supporting commercial space development. Comparable as an Asia-Pacific trade association with similar member-driven and advocacy-led model, but regionally focused on Australia rather than Southeast Asia.
• Japan Space Industry Association: Japan's main space industry trade association representing manufacturers, operators, and service providers. Comparable as a mature national-level trade body, and a relevant partner given Hidetaka Aoki's (SPACETIDE/Space Port Japan) ties to SST's Council.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SingaporeSpace
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SingaporeSpace
• Facebookfacebook.com/SingaporeSpace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/singaporespace
• Instagraminstagram.com/sg_space

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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