The multilateral cooperation of Asia-Pacific countries in the space field has scored significant achievements with the joint efforts of participating countries.

The programs of multilateral cooperation in space technology and its applications in Asia-Pacific region have been carried out progressively. The Small Multi-Mission Satellite program, participated by China, Iran, Mongolia, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Bangladesh, has entered the development stage and is expected to be launched in 2007. Moreover, initial success has been achieved in the expansion of applications of the space technology in remote sensing, disaster mitigation, environmental protection and other fields.

Education and training on space technology and applications have produced wide impact. Starting from 2000, the AP-MCSTA Secretariat, in cooperation with the China National Space Administration, has held five training courses on space technology and remote sensing application for government officials and technicians from Asia-Pacific countries. About 200 trainees from more than 30 countries attended the courses. Such efforts have effectively facilitated the improvement of these countries'capability in space technology and its applications.