Expertise. Leadership. Dedication.
In 2024, the Centre for Air and Space Policy (CASP) was established in Surabaya, Indonesia, as an academic and policy-oriented hub dedicated to advancing discourse on aviation, space, and their intersections with emerging technological domains such as cyber and digital governance.
The idea for CASP emerged from a growing recognition among Indonesian scholars and professionals that air and space issues could no longer be treated in isolation. The rapid evolution of unmanned aircraft, satellite technologies, and digital infrastructure called for a more integrated approach—one that linked law, policy, engineering, economy, cybersecurity, and environmental considerations.
Surabaya, with its strong academic community and technological ecosystem, became the natural birthplace of this initiative. The founders envisioned CASP as a bridge between theory and practice: a space where researchers, policymakers, and industry experts could collaborate on developing regulatory frameworks and policy insights relevant to both Indonesia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
From its inception, CASP has focused on interdisciplinary research, public engagement, and capacity building. Its programs aim to foster dialogue on issues such as drone regulation, airspace sovereignty, the commercialization of space, data security in aviation, and the ethical dimensions of digital technologies in flight operations.
Guided by a mission to shape the future of air and space governance through research and education, CASP represents Indonesia’s commitment to contributing meaningfully to global conversations on aviation and space policy in the digital era.
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