About VNSC

General information:

Space Technology (ST) is a high-tech field considered as “symbol of high-tech strength and competitiveness” of each country in the world.

For developing countries like Vietnam, ST brings practical benefits to the economy and society such as disaster and climate change prevention and mitigation, management and development of natural resources, especially marine resources, agricultural development, establishment of telecommunications and satellite broadcasting infrastructure, satellite positioning applications, etc.

Recognizing the importance of ST in national development, in 2006, the Government approved the “Space Technology Research and Application Strategy to 2020” The goal of this strategy is to elevate Vietnam to a moderately advanced level in the region with the following main tasks:

• Build and refine the legal framework for research and application of ST.
• Build infrastructure for ST.
• Conduct scientific research and technology in space.
• Promote the application of ST.

To enhance the implementation of the Space Technology Research and Application Strategy to 2020, specifically to master the technology for manufacturing small satellites, the Government established the Vietnam National Satellite Center (NSC) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) on September 16, 2011, with the aim of managing, implementing, and receiving the Vietnam Space Center project.

Based on Decree No. 60/2017/ND-CP of the Government, the President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology issued Decision No. 1035/QD-VHL on June 19, 2017, renaming the Vietnam National Satellite Center to the Vietnam National Space Center effective on July 17, 2017.

Governing body: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

Directorate

Director General Prof. Dr. Vũ Đình Lãm
Vice Director General
Dr. Ngô Duy Tân	Dr. Lê Xuân Huy	Dr. Vũ Anh Tuân	MSc. Vũ Thị Dung

Functions and Tasks

Functions

Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC) has the functions of providing consultancy, conducting basic research and fundamental surveys, carrying out research and development, implementing applications, training highly qualified human resources, promoting international cooperation, receiving and mastering technologies, and disseminating knowledge in the field of space science and technology in accordance with the Communist Party of Vietnam’s regulations, State laws, and Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST).

Tasks

1. Receive, manage, implement, and operate the national key project “Vietnam Space Center.”
2. Receive, manage, and organize the operation and utilization of the Earth observation satellites of VAST.
3. Conduct research and development in space technologies, including satellite technology, ground station technology, remote sensing technology, satellite-based positioning technology, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, automation technology, scientific instrument manufacturing, and related technologies.
4. Perform consultancy tasks; conduct basic research and fundamental surveys; receive and decode data; develop technologies and implement applications in space science and technology and related fields.
5. Build and develop technological infrastructure and satellite databases; implement national projects and international cooperation in space science, space technology, and space technology applications, particularly satellite design and manufacturing technologies, development of Earth observation satellite systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and low-altitude airspace management technologies.
6. Apply and transfer space technologies to serve socio-economic development and ensure national defense and security.
7. Provide science and technology services in the fields of space science and technology and other related fields in accordance with the law.
8. Train highly qualified human resources and develop outstanding engineers and researchers in space science and technology, particularly in satellite technology, remote sensing technology, unmanned aerial vehicles, and astronomy.
9. Disseminate knowledge, organize museum activities, and develop educational equipment to raise public awareness of the importance and benefits of space science and technology in accordance with the law and the VAST’s regulations.
10. Promote international cooperation in space science and technology and other related fields.
11. Manage organizational structure; manage and utilize managerial officials, public employees, and workers of the unit in accordance with the law and the VAST’s regulations.
12. Manage the unit’s finance and assets in accordance with the law and the VAST’s regulations.
13. Perform other tasks assigned by the President of VAST.

Human Resources

–  Total: 149                                                                –  Staff: 65                                                                  –  Contracts: 84                                                          –  Professors: 01                                                          –  Associate Professors: 04

– Doctor of Science: 0                                                –  Doctor of Philosophy: 28                                       –  Masters: 76                                                            –  Bachelors: 34                                                          –  Others: 11

Organizations

Vietnam National Space Center consists of 11 specialized departments and 1 Project Management Unit including:

1. General Management Department;
2. Space Technology Research and Development Center;
3. Satellite Assembly, Integration, Testing and Operations Center;
4. Satellite Data Exploitation and Application Center;
5. Ho Chi Minh City Space Technology Application Center;
6. Astrophysics and Space Exploration Center;
7. Robotics and Unmanned Aerial Systems Center;
8. Ground Station Development and Signal Processing Systems Center;
9. Remote Sensing and Geospatial Technology Center;
10. Small Satellite Control and Operations Center;
11. Vietnam Space Center Project Management Unit;
12. Vietnam National Space Museum.