Arianespace launched the first satellite of Vietnam

Source: Arianespace Arianespace, the world's largest aerospace company specializing in the launch of weather satellites and satellites into orbit yesterday (June 20), said it will launch Vietnam's first telecommunications satellite. into orbit in the first half of 2008.

From Jean-Yves Le Gall, CEO of Arianespace, said Arianespace will launch VINASAT-1 satellite for VN Post and Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT) from the aerospace airport in Kourou (in French Guiana).

Jean-Yves Le Gall said: ' This is a fierce battle with US and Russian rivals to win this agreement. It is a very important contract, a strategic task for us to get this job in Vietnam, creating a solid economic development for them. This is also a strong signal for other countries in Asia that are waiting for Vietnam's decision. '

VINASAT-1 satellite was built by contractor Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (USA). It can provide telephone, television and radio transmission services for Vietnam and Asia-Pacific countries.

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