Signal Six Asian states listed as having put satellites in orbit

Summary

The Megatrends 2040 report states that China, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, India and Singapore have all launched satellites into orbit. These satellites serve modern communications and the collection of weather information. The report adds that China has also started sending scientists into space, following the United States and Russia. It presents these achievements as evidence that Asian states have applied advanced research in space technology as part of their broader scientific rise. Together with Asia's military and economic growth, space capabilities strengthen the region's ability to help shape the future global order.