The observatory based at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in the suburbs of Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc has signed off a strategy for the development and application ofspace science and technology by 2030.
The strategy’s overall goal is to widely applyachievements of space science and technology; selectively invest in some areasrelated to national defence, security, and management of natural resources andthe environment; and improve the country’s scientific and technologicalcapacity, thereby helping to safeguard independence, sovereignty, unity, andterritorial integrity, promote the development of all socio-economic aspects,and ensure other national interests.
Regarding the key areas for investment, thestrategy targets that Vietnam will work to master technologies for designing,producing, and integrating optical sensors and radars in earth observationsatellites; assemble, integrate, and examine small satellites with high andvery high resolution in the country; master technologies for designing andmanufacturing terminal devices, earth stations controlling and collectingsatellite data, along with transponders for telecommunication satellites; anddevelop Vietnam’s positioning and navigation capacity and reduce its dependenceon existing global positioning systems.
In terms of space science and technologyapplication, Vietnam looks to proactively and opportunely supervise and assistthe making of decisions in response to widespread natural and social changes withinits territory, while providing a rich diversity of telecom, positioning,navigation, and warning services based on satellite data for its people.
Under this strategy, by 2030, the country willtrain about 300 experts and 3,000 engineers in space science and technology,upgrade about 10 specialised laboratories, and develop strong research groupson space science and technology and their application.
To achieve those targets, the strategy alsopointed out the need to perfect the relevant legal framework, step upscientific research and technological development, and develop technicalinfrastructure, human resources, and the market./.
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The new line serves as a critical backup route, strategically complementing existing submarine cables and enhancing the resilience, proactivity, and security of Vietnam’s telecommunications infrastructure.
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The observatory based at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in the suburbs of Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
