Sarawak’s ambitions in space are no longer theoretical — from launch infrastructure to satellite capability, the building blocks of a genuine space economy are taking shape on the ground. This keynote traces that journey, from the state’s earliest steps into the space sector to its emerging role in the broader commercial space landscape, and lays out what it will take for Sarawak to move from aspiring participant to credible player in the new space economy. It sets the tone for the conversations that follow, grounding the day’s broader discussion of orbit, infrastructure and investment in Sarawak’s own, very real starting point.