Space Faculty will be hosting an exclusive space industry seminar featuring Dr Koichi Wakata, Astronaut & Chief Technology Officer at Axiom Space.
This session will provide valuable insights into how space technologies and emerging developments can create new opportunities, drive innovation, and benefit your organisation.
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic
Happening 20-22 May 2026 and organised by Informa at Singapore EXPO, ATxEnterprise is Asia’s central marketplace for broadcast technology, telecommunications infrastructure, satellite communications, and enterprise solutions.
ATxEnterprise also presents Asia’s largest SatCom stage, attracting global satellite operators, hardware manufacturers, space tech innovators, and service providers. It offers a comprehensive view of the latest advancements in connectivity, navigation, Earth observation, and integrated space communication solutions.
Space Faculty is proud to formalise our partnership with Singapore Polytechnic’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering through the signing of an MOU to collaborate on space technical education, talent development, and industry-academic engagement.
This collaboration ensures that future talent are trained to navigate ambiguity, highlighting that talent development goes beyond merely technical proficiency and builds the mental agility required for frontier technologies. We aren’t just training students for the jobs of today; we are empowering the next generation to architect and engineer systems that will define our future in 2030 and beyond.
From the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) and its iconic Friendship Night to the WRO 2025 special feature hashtag#ExpandSpace, our flagship programmes — the GNSS Innovation Quest (hashtag#GIQ), the hashtag#InternationalSpaceChallenge (hashtag#ISC), and our Space Data Workshops — Space Faculty championed a global gathering.
We united government, companies, academia, and individuals behind a single mission: lifting future leaders toward their north star.
Over these three days, we showed the world that technological creativity knows no boundaries nor borders. This is Singapore and the world investing in a critical belief: When you give young people space and a safe place to build solutions, they build friendship. They build the future.
At Space Faculty, we are proud to power this vision alongside our strategic partners, nurturing tomorrow’s deep tech leaders.
Others aim for the stars. We take you there.
The excitement for the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Final 2025 is peaking, and two young Singaporean inventors have already become international stars.
As the official Singapore National Organiser, Space Faculty is thrilled to see that major local and international outlets, including The Straits Times and CNA, have already featured compelling stories on the groundbreaking work that will be on display at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from November 26th – 28th.
Watch Skylar and WRO Chairman Eugene Zhang discuss the project in this video.
Skylar and Elon’s project was also featured prominently in an article by The Straits Times.
With 594 teams from over 90 countries, this is the largest edition of the International Final in WRO’s history.
At Space Faculty, our mission is to grow the talent pipeline in space and frontier technologies. As Singapore welcomes thousands of young innovators and global leaders, Space Faculty continues to build the region’s STEM and space talent for a new era of advanced robotics, AI, and space technologies.
As February came to a close, Space Faculty had the honour of co-hosting Dr. Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), for an inspiring ‘Fireside Chat’ with young innovators and space enthusiasts. This special intimate session was an invaluable opportunity for the students to gain insights into the future of space technology, the role of international collaboration, and the immense potential for innovation in shaping a better world.
Key Takeaways
The conversation with Dr. Holla-Maini illuminated several crucial aspects of space and deep tech, particularly its ability to drive meaningful change. Some of the most impactful messages included:
Satellite Communication Connects Communities – Space-based technologies play a pivotal role in addressing humanitarian crises, enabling real-time response efforts and fostering global connectivity in underserved regions.
Technology Empowers Impact – Engaging in technological innovation has real-life implications that extend beyond what one might initially imagine. Young innovators need to recognise the potentially far-reaching impact of their work, from space-based disaster relief to climate monitoring.
Actively Shape the Future – Young innovators carry a responsibility in shaping the future of space technology and must take ownership of their roles as future leaders by actively contributing to advancing the industry for the benefit of all.
Advancing Space Innovation Is a Collaborative Effort
The discussion was further enriched by insights from Mr. Lóránt Czárán (UNOOSA/UN-SPIDER), who highlighted UNOOSA’s global mission in uniting nations through space initiatives, and Chune Yang L. (SpeQtral), who shared how quantum communications will revolutionise space technology in the coming years.
This event would not have been possible without the collaboration of key partners who share our vision for inspiring and empowering the next generation of space leaders. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the event’s co-hosts – the Office for Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn) and SpeQtral for their support in bringing to life this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these enterprising students.
Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to engage with industry leaders who are shaping the future.
At Space Faculty, we’re strong believers that being a great technologist means being able to understand human beings—not just technology. That’s why we were thrilled to welcome Break the Code SG for a ‘Tech Tasters’ session, connecting with young, curious minds over dreams, education, and the limitless possibilities of deep tech.
Our journey with Break the Code SG began at Expand Space 2024, where they played a key role in inspiring young girls to explore the ever-evolving world of STEM. Their passion and commitment to making technology accessible and exciting left a lasting impact, and we were eager to continue that momentum through a more intimate and hands-on engagement.
During their visit, the girls had the incredible opportunity to hear from our CEO, Lynette Tan, who shared her personal journey in the space industry—one paved with curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to venture beyond conventional paths. Though she never initially saw herself as a mentor, her experiences and insights resonated deeply with the participants, reinforcing the power of representation and role models in STEM.
One of the most valuable takeaways from the session? Don’t limit yourself to traditional career paths—because sometimes, the best opportunities come from simply pursuing what excites you. The world of technology is vast, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to making an impact.
This workshop is for anyone interested in AI applications for satellites and we will have the opportunity for a closer look at the technologies required for these applications from both a hardware and software point of view.
Unibap will demonstrate some of these applications using the iX10 edge computer and we look forward to looking at how the platform can support your missions.
Keen to host similar workshops? Contact us to find out more.
At Expand Space 2024, Space Faculty and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Engineering (NP SoE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), witnessed by Minister Tan See Leng (Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry). This agreement cements our commitment to advancing robotics and STEM education in Singapore.
Building on the success of hosting Singapore’s World Robot Olympiad (WRO) National Finals at NP in September 2024, NP SoE will continue to support Space Faculty in organising next year’s National Finals. This collaboration enhances opportunities for young innovators to develop technical skills and gain hands-on experience in robotics and engineering.
NP SoE will also play a key role in supporting the WRO International Finals 2025, organised by Space Faculty. Taking place in Singapore from 26–28 November 2025, this prestigious global event will welcome more than 3,000 young innovators from nearly 100 countries, showcasing the brightest minds in robotics and deep tech on an international stage.
This partnership fosters meaningful learning experiences, knowledge exchange, and skills development for students and staff alike. Together, Space Faculty and NP SoE are cultivating a vibrant innovation ecosystem, equipping the next generation of STEM leaders with the tools to thrive in an evolving technological landscape.
Space Faculty is excited to announce the launch of our STEM Foundation. This non-profit initiative is dedicated to inspiring and empowering young minds, particularly those from underserved communities, to pursue careers in STEM fields.
The STEM Foundation is committed to providing young learners with hands-on experiences in cutting-edge fields like coding, robotics, AI, and space technology. By connecting them with industry experts, we offer mentorship opportunities that provide valuable insights and guidance.
The announcement and launch of the STEM Foundation took place on 22nd November 2024 at Space Faculty’s Expand Space event and was officiated by the Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Tan See Leng.
The launch ceremony was covered by a wide range of television and radio outlets including Channel News Asia (CNA), Mediacorp’s Channel 5, Channel 8, Channel U, Vasantham, Capital 958 Radio, 96.3 Hao FM.
Watch this video for the full report by CNA.
The entire Expand Space event was also covered by Tech Edition (Tech EDT).