Promote the development of space technology

Space technology is not far off, but in fact it can bring many benefits, serving the country’s industrialization, modernization and sustainable socio-economic development. In order to promote the development of this field, on February 4, 2021, the Prime Minister signed Decision No. 169 / QD-TTg promulgating the ‘Strategy for the development and application of space science and technology until 2030. ‘.

To develop space technology, first of all, it is necessary to master the technology of satellite design and manufacture. In the photo: Vietnamese engineers participating in the fabrication of MicroDragon satellite in Japan. Step by step mastering technology Recently, the Vietnam Space Center (VNSC) said that the NanoDragon satellite researched, designed and manufactured by Vietnamese engineers has passed the last “test”, becoming one of 15 satellites. selected by the Japan Aerospace Research Agency (JAXA) to be launched into orbit by the Epsilon missile, as scheduled for Japan’s fiscal year 2021. One of the applications of this satellite by Dr. Le Xuan Huy, Head of the NanoDragon satellite research team, for example, is that it is difficult for ships operating far offshore to obtain positioning signals. If there are satellites in operation, we can receive positioning signals, helping the authorities to monitor the cruise of the ship. In general, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, General Director of VNSC said that space technology is a high-tech industry integrated from many different science and technology disciplines to manufacture and adapt. using means such as satellites, spacecraft, boosters, earth stations … to explore, conquer and use space, for the benefit of humans. The race to rise to the sky is where countries show their technological strength and national potential. Therefore, the development of space technology, first of all, the mastery of satellite design and manufacturing technology is very important. “Each country has a different approach to space technology, be it focusing on buying satellite data images of another country, or gradually mastering space technology. Vietnam approaches the second direction. Although this is a direction that requires time, investment and many challenges “, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Anh Tuan emphasized. Regarding this issue, Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Ngoc Chien, Deputy Director of the Department of High Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology) said that, in the coming time, space technology research activities will step into a new stage with a new approach, which is the development of Vietnam’s space industry. An important premise for the space industry “Strategy for the development and application of space science and technology to 2030” signed by the Prime Minister on February 4, 2021 (in Decision No. 169 / QD-TTg) with the main goal of promoting to push the wide application of new achievements of space science and technology to serve the development of all aspects of socio-economic life, contribute to ensuring independence, sovereignty, territorial unity, territorial integrity and relevant national interests. The strategy sets out many tasks and solutions for the development and application of space science and technology to 2030, including: Improving the national institutions and legal framework; scientific research and technology development; investment in construction of technical infrastructure; human resource development; market development; international cooperation and awareness raising on space science and technology. In particular, the investment in the construction of technical infrastructure is an essential and fundamental task for the development of space science and technology. The strategy also sets out a goal that by 2030 will master the technology of designing, manufacturing, integrating optical sensors, radar for earth observation satellites; assembling, integrating, and inspecting the high-resolution, super-high satellite in the country; to master the technology of designing and manufacturing terminals, ground stations for controlling and receiving satellite data, and transponders for telecommunications satellites; to form Vietnam’s navigational capabilities, and reduce dependence on existing global satellite navigation systems. According to Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Ngoc Chien, to develop space science and technology potentials, in the coming time, Vietnam must train a team of about 300 experts and 3,000 engineers in the field of science. and space technology; invest in upgrading about 10 specialized laboratories. At the same time, there should be a mechanism to encourage the formation of strong research groups on space science, space technology, application of space science and technology … And Dr. Bui Trong Tuyen, Director of the Institute of Space Technology (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) said that although Vietnam has begun to have research groups to manufacture satellites, the capital is still It is limited, so it has not been focused on investment. In the coming period, it is hoped that investment in space technology will be more concentrated, along with diversifying resources, will build large research centers specializing in space technology. It is an essential requirement to pave the way for the next stage of forming the space industry.