PIM jointly develops Thai education KEETA Space Food Laboratory NASA Standards

The KEETA team is the only representative of Thailand. In this space food technology development competition By bringing a complete food production system through the use of sago beetles, mung beans and waste management systems To solve the problem of producing space food for longer expeditionary missions, such as traveling to and from Mars. The total duration of the 34-month mission is to be efficient, sustainable and suitable for the astronauts of the future.

The food obtained must be valuable and complete nutrients. Along with the taste and appearance of consumers in the space environment. From the results of this competition, the KEETA team aims to pass on knowledge. Inspiration for researchers in various fields and interested personnel to further develop.

Followed by a presentation of information regarding space weather or Space Weather by Dr. Wirin Sonsetthi, a lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) that discusses space disaster surveillance Especially radiation and particles from space. That will directly affect the space technology that is going to be widespread and fast.

PIM has joined hands with the Center of Excellence in Physics. and Chiang Mai University To prepare, monitor and warn (Alerts, Watches, and Warnings) the impact of space weather (Space Weather) due to radiation and particles from space such as solar storms to plan various projects related to deep science to support The growth of space technology that is going to happen in the near future.

After that, Mr. Supakit Chearavanont, Chairman of the Board of Directors Charoen Pokphand Group, along with Mr. Wichian Jungviroj, Managing Director (joint), CP All Plc., Mr. Wiset Wisitwinyu, Managing Director of CPRAM Co., Ltd., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somrot Komolvanich, Deputy Rector for Academic Affairs and Research Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) and Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc. Visited the KEETA space food laboratory and tasted food for astronauts at Innovation Cluster 1 (INC1), Thailand Science Park. National Science and Technology Development Agency or NSTDA.

Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM), an educational institution for society in CP All Group as an organization committed to the aspirations “Creating and sharing opportunities with each other” Recognizing the importance of pushing technology in Thailand, it therefore attaches importance to promoting education and youth development through the said project. ready to connect various agencies to jointly make progress Ready to raise the level of research and development in space in Thailand to be on par with international standards.