The Star : KOTA KINABALU: An agreement has been signed to assess the feasibility and suitability for the construction of the Sabah International Space Launch Industry Center.

A six to 12 month study into all aspects was expected to be conducted, including the usability of the area, infrastructure suitability, safety factors, and technical requirements needed for the construction and operation of the centre.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sabah Science, Technology, and Innovation, Sovereign Segalang (SSSB) and Ukraine based Yuzhnoye State Design Office (YSOD) during the Sabah Science Awards ceremony here Friday (June 24).

The final location of the centre would be determined in the future once all necessary data had been collected.

The entire cost would be fully borne by SSSB and YSOD, according to details provided to the media.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said that if the space launching facility became a reality, it would be the 16th spot for such facilities in the world.

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