Vietnam will produce its own satellite using radar-tracking technology, LOTUSat-1, following the signing ceremony for the package ‘LOTUSat-1 – Equipment and Capacity Development’ between the Vietnam Space Centre and the Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation on October 18.

With the successful launch of MicroDragon satellite on January 18, Vietnam is in the top 4 ASEAN in satellite technology.

Scientists believe that Vietnam should master remote-sensing satellite technology as it will have to buy geostationary telecommunication satellites for dozens of years more.

Vietnam is set to launch two radar satellites in 2019 and 2022 to assist in predicting and preparing for weather and climate extremes.