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On July 6, 2025, the Kármán Line Summit will take place at the Kharaatsai Theatre, located within the Nairamdal International Children's Complex. This event will bring together space professionals from Mongolia and the international community for insightful discussions and presentations. They will share their experiences, highlight exciting developments in rocket technology, and showcase ongoing projects. The summit is open to all individuals aged 16 and above.
Purpose: To increase the impact of the space industry on the country's economic development.
Importance:
- To listen to the experiences of international scientists, hold discussions, and make recommendations within the framework of the goal of developing a space economy in Mongolia.
- To increase public participation in space and science, and to inspire future scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
- Establish a Mongolian Aerospace Professional Association to bring together industry stakeholders.
Date: 2025.07.06
Language: English and Mongolian
Fee: 50000₮
Transportation: The bus will depart from Ulaanbaatar to the International Children's Friendship Camp on 2025.07.06 according to the schedule. The total cost of the round-trip transportation is 15,000₮.
10:00 – 10:30 – Opening
D. Monkhtulga /General organizer, founder of the Dudu Education Foundation/
- B. Sandui /Founder of the Mongolian Amateur Rocketry Association/
- T. Erdenebat /Mongolian University of Science and Technology/
10:30 – 11:30 – Tsoiluur 1
B. Sandui /Mongolian Amateur Rocketry Technical Association/
Goal: 3200+ meters
11:30 – 12:30 – Tsoiluur 2
T. Erdenebat /Associate Professor, Mongolian University of Science and Technology/
Goal: 10,000 meters
10:00 – 10:30 – Opening
D. Monkhtulga /General organizer, founder of the Dudu Education Foundation/
- N. Uchral /First Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia and Minister of Economy and Development/
10:30 – 10:50 – Speech 1
- B. Sandui /Mongolian Amateur Rocketry Technical Association/
Topic: Mongolian ambitions to reach the Karman line
- B. Sandui /Mongolian Amateur Rocketry Technical Association/
10:50 – 11:20 – Speech 2
- Peter Christoph /PhD, Co-Founder and Consultant, BTS Space/
Topic: How does the space sector contribute to the development of the country?
- Peter Christoph /PhD, Co-Founder and Consultant, BTS Space/
11:20 – 12:10 – Discussion
- Topic: Innovation and policy environment in the space sector in Mongolia.
Panelist:
-E. Batshugar /Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/
-Alma Okpalefe /Director of WSWA/
-B. Sandui /Missile Engineer/
-Peter Christoph /PhD, Space Economist/
- Topic: Innovation and policy environment in the space sector in Mongolia.
12:10 – 12:30 – Speech 3
- Keisuke Maeda /Professor of Kyushu Institute of Technology/
Topic: About the Space Balloon program
- Keisuke Maeda /Professor of Kyushu Institute of Technology/
13:30 – 14:10 – Final report
- B. Sandui /Report on the conclusion of the launch of the boiler on July 5/
T. Erdenebat /Report on the conclusion of the launch of the satellite on July 5/
- B. Sandui /Report on the conclusion of the launch of the boiler on July 5/
14:10 – 14:30 – Video presentation
- B. Enkhtaivan /Space Engineer, from France/
Topic: Rocket programs at universities
- B. Enkhtaivan /Space Engineer, from France/
14:30 – 15:10 – Discussion
- Topic: Space Education and Startups in the Space Sector
-J. Zoljargal /Member of Parliament, Chairman of the Central Bank of Mongolia Committee/
-Ilaida Ed /WSWA Operations and Communications Manager/
-ONDO Space /Commercial satellite/
-Tortogtoh /Satellite Engineer/
- Topic: Space Education and Startups in the Space Sector
- 15:10 – 15:30 – Closing
- Introducing recommendations and establishing the Mongolian Aerospace Professional Association
How does the space sector contribute to the development of the country?
Dr. Kristóf Péter
Dr. Kristóf Péter is a distinguished Hungarian scholar with expertise in space innovation, strategic planning, and economic development. He has pursued his education in Hungary, France, and Switzerland, as well as at prestigious institutions in the United States, including Harvard and Rice University.
Innovation and policy environment in the space sector in Mongolia
Alma Okpalefe
Alma Okpalefe is the Executive Director of the World Space Week Association, with a strong background in law, corporate governance, and the satellite industry. She previously served as Company Secretary and Legal Adviser at Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT). Alma holds an LLB from the University of Manchester, an LLM from King’s College London, an MBA, and is pursuing a PhD in Policy and Strategic Studies.
University rocket programs
Enkhtaivan Batbayar
He received his education in aeronautical mechanics and engineering in both Mongolia and France, with a specialization in propulsion technology. He is currently working as a leader aircraft maintenance engineer in Switzerland and as a researcher at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST).
Mongolian ambitions to reach the Karman line
Sandui Batkhuyag
He is the co-founder of the Apogee Space Program, an initiative that teaches high school students how to build model rockets, with the aim of inspiring future aerospace engineers. He also established the Rocketry Association of Amateur Mongolia. He and his team are working toward the ambitious goal of reaching the Kármán Line in the near future. Currently, they have achieved a launch altitude of 3.2 km using solid fuel.
Space Education and Startups in the Space Industry
Ilyada Ed
Ilayda is the Communications and Operations Manager at the World Space Week Association, where she oversees global outreach, strategic communications, and day-to-day operations. With a background in media communications and a focus on connecting space and society, she supports the world’s largest annual space event through campaigns, partnerships, and organizational management.
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