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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

VinSpace contracts SpaceX to launch Vietnam's first satellites in 2027

Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its inaugural satellites into orbit. The mission is scheduled to take place in 2027 as part of a SpaceX rideshare program.

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Why It Matters

This agreement marks a significant step in the development of Vietnam's domestic space industry through a partnership with a major international launch provider.

Key Facts

  • VinSpace signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites.
  • The launch is scheduled to occur in 2027.
  • The satellites will be launched aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission.
  • This initiative is part of Vietnam's effort to develop its nascent space industry.

Who's Mentioned

personPham Nhat Vuong“Founder of Vingroup.”organizationVinSpace“Vietnamese aerospace company and subsidiary of Vingroup.”locationHoa Lac High-Tech Park“Location of Vietnam's space science and technology center in Hanoi.”personElon Musk“Owner of SpaceX.”organizationSpaceX“Aerospace company providing launch services.”locationVietnam“Country where VinSpace is based and where the space industry is developing.”personThu Vu“CEO of VinSpace.”organizationVingroup“Vietnam's largest privately owned company and parent of VinSpace.”