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The Center for Space Technology Development Research

General information

The Center for Space Technology Development Research was established on March 15, 2025, based on the merger of the Space Technology Research and Development Department with the Space System Design Department.

Directorate

  • Director: Dr. Le Xuan Huy
  • Vice Directors: M. Eng. Nguyen Van Thuc

Functions and Tasks

Functions:

Center for Space Technology Research and Development is a unit under the Vietnam National Space Center, responsible for researching and developing satellite technology. It aims to expand into advanced space systems and closely related technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous intelligent robots, the Internet of Things (IoT), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and artificial intelligence (AI) applied in spatial data analysis and processing

Tasks:

  • Manage and operate infrastructure for satellite technology research and development as assigned;
  • Conduct fundamental and in-depth research on satellite subsystems, including the command and data handling subsystem, communication subsystem, power subsystem, attitude and orbit control subsystem, structural subsystem, thermal subsystem, and propulsion subsystem;
  • Research and develop specific equipment and technologies applied to satellite mission payloads;
  • Research and develop specific technologies for the design, manufacturing, and development of satellites;
  • Research and develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous intelligent robots, IoT-based devices, and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technologies;
  • Train human resources, engage in scientific and technological exchanges related to space technology development, transfer technology, and apply research results to relevant fields;
  • Collaborate on international projects in related fields;
  • Provide scientific and technological services related to space technology research and development and other relevant areas;
  • Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by Directorate of VNSC.

 

Contact information:

  • Director: Dr. Le Xuan Huy
  • Address: Room 915 – building A6, No. 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Email: lxhuy@vnsc.org.vn

Human Resources

–        Total: 14

–        Professors: 0

–        Associate Professors:  1

–        Doctors  of Science: 0

 –        Doctors: 6

–        Masters: 8

–        Bachelors: 0

–        Others: 0

Research field

  • Research on navigation and control systems: Study issues related to satellite attitude determination and control system, as well as satellite command and data handling system.
  • Research on electrical and electronic systems: Investigate electrical and electronic aspects of satellites, such as power system, communication system, etc.
  • Research on mechanical and thermal systems: study dynamics, kinematics, mechanical, and thermal aspects of satellites.
  • Research on satellite missions: Explore issues related to mission payloads, including optical systems, radar sensors, and other remote sensing systems on satellites.
  • Additionally, the center aims to expand into related technological fields such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), autonomous intelligent robots, the Internet of Things (IoT), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and artificial intelligence (AI).

 

Ongoing and completed projects/Topic

 

Scientific publication

  1. Le, S. Matunaga, (2013), “Real-Time Tuning Unscented Kalman Filter for a Redundant Attitude Estimator in Microsatellites,” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 56, No. 6, pp. 360-368.
  2. Le, S. Matunaga, (2014), “Real-Time Tuning Separate-Bias Extended Kalman Filter for Attitude Estimation,” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences,  Vol. 57, No. 5, pp. 299-307.
  3. Le, Saburo Matunaga, (2014), “Sensor Faults Detection and Diagnosis in Microsatellite Attitude Determination System,” Transactions Of The Japan Society For Aeronautical And Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan; Issn:1884-0485; Vol.12; Page.N/A-N/A;
  4. Le, Saburo Matunaga, (2014), “A Residual Based Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter for Fault Recovery in Attitude Determination System of Microsatellites,” Acta Astronautica , Volume 105, Issue 1, December 2014, Pages 30–39.
  5. X. Huy, P. K. Cuong, N. T. Su, P. A. Minh, N. T. Cong, T. Q. Minh, N. X. Que, L. T. Soat, N. D. C.Minh, T. X. Hung, B. N. Duong (2018) “MicroSat Kit, A Satellite Simulation Model for Hands-on Space Education” International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2018 ( ISSN 2250 – 2459 (Online))
  6. Huy X. Le, Ishizaka Kazuya, Saburo Matunaga, (2011), “Software Design and Simulation of Attitude Determination System for a Microsatellite – TSUBAME,” Proceedings of the 28th ISTS (International Symposium on Space Technology and Science), Japan, paper no. 2011-d-10.
  7. Huy X. Le, Saburo Matunaga, (2012), “Fine-Tuning Kalman Filters Using Star Trackers Data for Microsatellite Attitude Estimation,” Proceedings of i-SAIRAS (International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Space), Italy.
  8. Le X. Huy, Matunaga Saburo, (2013), “Sensor Faults Detection and Diagnosis in Microsatellite Attitude Determination System,” The 29th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science (ISTS), Japan, paper no. 2013-d-60.
  9. Le X. Huy, Matunaga Saburo, (2013), “A Residual Based Adaptive Unscented Kalman Filter for Microsatellites,” 64th International Astronautical Congress, China, IAC-13-C1.2.4.
  10. LE X. Huy, KAMIYA Takashi, HAO Ting, KAWAJIRI Shota, and MATUNAGA Saburo, (2013), “TSUBAME Microsatellite: Design, Development and Verification of Attitude Determination and Control System,” International Conference on Space, Aeronautical and Navigational Electronics 2013, Vietnam.
  11. LE X. Huy, ISHIZAKA Kazuya, MATUNAGA Saburo, (2010), “A Robust Attitude Determination Algorithm Based on Unscented Kalman Filter for Micro Satellite,” Space Engineering Conference 2010(19), H2, 2011-01-27, Japan.
  12. LE X. Huy, MATUNAGA Saburo, (2011), “A Mixed EKF/UKF Algorithm for Micro Satellites Attitude Estimation,” Space Engineering Conference 2011 (20), B3, 2012-01-26, Japan.
  13. LE X. Huy, MATUNAGA Saburo, (2011), “A New Sigma Points Selection Method of Unscented Kalman Filter for Fast And Robust Micro Satellite Attitude Estimation,”  55th Symposium on Space Science and Technology, Japan.
  14. LE X. Huy, MATUNAGA Saburo, (2013), “Adaptive Separate-Bias Extended Kalman Filter for Attitude Estimation,” Space Engineering Conference 2013 (22), A01, 2013-12-20, Japan.
  15. Hoang The Huynh, Huang Jyun Hau, Jyh-Ching Juang, Jiun-Jih Miau, Artur Scholz, “Implementation of Attitude Determination and Control System into PACE nano-satellite”, 3rd Nano-satellite Symposium, Nagoya, Japan, 2012.
  16. Phan Manh Dan, Hoang The Huynh, Ha Van Quang, Trinh Hoang Quan, “A Global Water Pollution Monitoring Satellite System (WAMS)”, Novel Ideas for Nanosatellite Constellation Missions, International Academy of Astronautics, IAA Book Series, 2012.
  17. Sun-Won Kim, Hoang The Huynh, Yohei Satoh, Masanobu Tsuji, “Trade-Off Study on Competitive Structure Design of Micro-STAR”, 28th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Okinawa Japan, 2011.
  18. To Anh Duc, Nguyen Viet Phuong, Cao Thi Thanh, Bui Hung Thang, Phan Ngoc Minh, (2019), “A model for the thermal conductivity of mixed fluids containing carbon nanotubes”, Computational Materials Science, Volume 165, July 2019, Pages 59-62, 2019
  19. Pham Anh Tuan and Vu Viet Phuong, “Micro-satellite Constellation – The challenges and the possible contribution of VNSC”, Journal of Geological Resource and Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 2, Page 107 – 110, 2014

 

Training – Cooperation

  • Collaborate in training Engineering students in Space Technology, Faculty of Technical Mechanics and Automation, University of Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
  • Cooperate in training Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students in Space Technology and Applications, Faculty of Space and Applications, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH).
  • Partner in training Bachelor’s students in Space Technology at the International University – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City

 

Products

MicroSat Kit is a practical training tool designed to support education and teaching in the development of Micro-class satellites.

  • Supports basic training on satellite missions and payloads, as well as advanced training on payload control and data management functions.
  • Hands-on design and integration of structural systems for Micro-class satellites.
  • Practical experience in designing, programming, simulating, integrating, and testing satellite attitude determination and control functions.
  • Training in software design, programming, integration, and testing for the command and data management functions of the onboard computer (OBC).
  • Hands-on calculation, design, integration, and testing of satellite communication functions.
  • Practical thermal design and simulation for Micro-class satellites.
  • Training in design, integration, and testing of the power subsystem for Micro-class satellites.
  • Hands-on integration and testing of the satellite’s electrical system functions.

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