Vietnam’s first observation satellite to be launched
(VOV) -Vietnam’s first observation satellite VNREDsat1 will be launched into orbit on April 19, according to Vice Director of the Space Technology Institute Bui Trong Tuyen.
Under a launch plan approved by the Government, the 120-kg satellite will be launched by the vehicle VEGA with the cooperation of France.
This is the first remote sensing satellite of Vietnam aiming to monitor natural resources and managing environment and natural disaster in the country.
The VNREDsat1 project has a total investment capital of 55.8 million EUR, funded by the French Government’s official development assistance (ODA).