In 2016, launch the second optical satellite

Associate Prof. Dr. Doan Minh Chung, Institute of Space Technology Institute, said the above at the 5th Anniversary Ceremony of the Institute of Space Technology held in Hanoi on November 16.

Model VNREDSat-1. (Photo: Documentation)

After VNREDSat-1 satellite (expected to launch in 2014), VNREDSat- 1B satellite with 100kg weight will become the second optical satellite of Vietnam to observe the earth, monitor and master natural resources. such as: agricultural land, mountain forests, rivers, animals, water .

VNREDSat-1B project was started 4 years ago and the Government has assigned the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology to take the lead. VNREDSat-1B project has a total investment of over 60 million euros from the ODA loan of the Belgian Government and reciprocal capital of Vietnam Science and Technology Institute is equivalent to 3.1 million USD. Belgium's Space Bell- Belgium Group was selected as the main contractor in charge of producing and launching VNREDSat-1B satellites.

Currently, Vietnam and Belgian partners have started meeting to discuss, negotiate, make feasible reports . According to Associate Professor Dr. Doan Minh Chung, the implementation of VNREDSat-1B project continues to affirm the matured in the capacity of Vietnam space technology industry.