Made-in-Vietnam satellite launched into orbit
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has made another step towards exploring the galaxy as a satellite made by Vietnamese engineers was successfully launched into orbit on Friday.
Made-in-Vietnam satellite Micro Dragon is launched into orbit
(Photo: VNA)
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The launch of the Micro Dragon took place at 7:50 a.m. (Hanoi time) at Uchinoura Space Centre in Japan. Micro Dragon was developed by 36 Vietnamese engineers from the National Space Centre with the help of Japanese experts. The satellite weighs 50kg and is tasked with observing coastal areas to assess water quality, locate fishery resources and monitor changes in coastal waters to serve Vietnam’s aquaculture industry.