Pahang Aerospace City (PAC) today announced the appointment of Rajeeshwaran Moorthy as Board Advisor, a move that significantly strengthens PAC’s emergence as a globally credible, institutionally aligned space city and reinforces Malaysia’s positioning in the rapidly evolving global space economy. The appointment follows a series of landmark international developments achieved at Davos, in parallel with World Economic Forum, where PAC secured unprecedented validation on the global stage. These milestones were led and enabled by Rajeeshwaran Moorthy, whose international standing and institutional relationships were instrumental in advancing PAC’s global alignment. International Validation Led at Davos At Davos, PAC entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), a significant step in aligning the project with international space governance frameworks and multilateral cooperation. In parallel, The Karman Project, one of the world’s most influential space leadership and policy platforms, signed a collaboration agreement with PAC, positioning the city as a future hub for space leadership, talent development, and policy dialogue. These achievements were made possible through Rajeeshwaran Moorthy’s direct engagement and leadership at Davos, leveraging his deep involvement across global space institutions and policy networks. A Chief Architect of Global Space Ecosystems Rajeeshwaran Moorthy is internationally recognized for his work at the intersection of space economy strategy, governance, and institutional architecture. His advisory portfolio spans some of the most influential organizations shaping the future of space, including: · Appointed Advisor to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) (via MSRO) · Senior Advisor at The Karman Project, a premier global space leadership and policy platform · Advisor to Axiom Space, a leader in commercial space stations and orbital infrastructure · Strategic Advisor to the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) · Senior Advisor to ARCHE Company, a venture based space research and technology firm Collectively, these roles position Rajeeshwaran as a trusted global interlocutor between governments, multilateral institutions, and commercial space actors bringing rare credibility to PAC at a formative stage. Architecting a Globally Relevant Space City As Board Advisor, Rajeeshwaran will guide PAC’s strategic direction across space governance, international partnerships, policy alignment, and the integration of terrestrial infrastructure with orbital and space-enabled systems. His role places him at the centre of PAC’s long-term architecture, effectively shaping how the city interfaces with global space markets, institutions, and sovereign stakeholders. PAC is being developed not merely as an aerospace cluster, but as a fully integrated aerospace city, designed to support space commerce, advanced manufacturing, research, talent development, and international cooperation under globally recognized norms. CEO Perspective “The future of economic competitiveness will be increasingly defined by space through data, infrastructure, security, and innovation,” said Muhamad Nurazmi, Chief Executive Officer of Pahang Aerospace City. “Rajeeshwaran Moorthy brings an exceptional combination of global credibility, policy fluency, and strategic vision. His leadership was instrumental in securing PAC’s international validation at Davos, and his appointment reflects our commitment to building PAC as a space city of global consequence.” A Strategic Inflection Point for Malaysia Rajeeshwaran’s appointment is widely viewed as a strategic inflection point for PAC and for Malaysia’s broader role in the international space landscape. His ability to operate across sovereign, multilateral, and commercial domains positions PAC as a trusted platform for long-term engagement with governments, investors, and global institutions. “Building a space city is ultimately about governance, trust, and global relevance,” said Rajeeshwaran Moorthy. “Pahang Aerospace City has the opportunity to set a new benchmark for how space-enabled cities are conceived, governed, and integrated into the global economy.” Positioning PAC on the World Stage With this appointment, PAC advances its ambition to serve as Asia’s gateway to the global space economy, supporting high-value innovation, international cooperation, and sustainable growth. The city is designed to attract sovereign partners, global enterprises, and next-generation space leaders while aligning with national priorities and international best practices.
