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Space Without Astronauts: How Singapore Is Reaching for the Stars

Space Without Astronauts: How Singapore Is Reaching for the Stars

Update: 2025-09-30
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Singapore has no space agency, rockets or astronauts, yet it is quietly carving out its role in the global space race. From quantum satellites and blockchain in orbit to students sending experiments to the International Space Station, Singapore has become a hub for space innovation. In this episode, we uncover how startups in Jurong are building satellite engines, why the UN is looking to Singapore for governance, and how despite its size Singapore is punching far above its weight in outer space. 

 

Tell You First is an original podcast produced by Mediacorp and Ministry of Funny (@ministryoffunny).

 

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Hosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani)
Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet)
Commissioning Editor - Danny Koordi

 

If you would like to listen to more, you can follow the podcast on the Melisten App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

 

Podcast artwork by Denise Nicole Yap, you can reach her on Instagram @deniseardenise

 

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Space Without Astronauts: How Singapore Is Reaching for the Stars

Space Without Astronauts: How Singapore Is Reaching for the Stars

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