Pakistan Hosts ICAST 2025: Global Space Conference Kicks Off in Islamabad
— November 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The three-day International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST 2025) is set to begin today at the Institute of Space Technology in Islamabad. The conference, themed “Space for Sustainable Development,” aims to advance international dialogue, innovation, and collaboration in space science and technology.
Organized by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the Institute of Space Technology (IST), the event expects over 2,000 participants, including senior officials from global space agencies, scientists, researchers, astronauts, policymakers, and industry experts from 25 countries.