NASA Administrator Charles F.Bolden. Photo: Internet

(VOV) - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is keen to promote cooperation in space technology between Vietnam and the US.NASA Administrator Charles F.Bolden made the statement at the December 10 meeting with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) to review the results of cooperation between the two nations in this field over the years. During the working session, both sides discussed the possibility of cooperation in the areas of common concern such as sharing SAR data and earth observation data from Vietnam’s remote sensing satellite (VNRedSat) and training VAST human resources   for earth technology, applied science programs on natural disaster warning. The focus of discussion was on programs on global positioning satellite system and verification, exchange of earth technology scientists and practical application in earth observation. During talks with Vietnamese scientists and space technology students the same day, the NASA chief shared experience in space technology research, cooperation and development orientations in the future.