MicroDragon was developed by 36 Vietnamese engineers from the VNSC, who were sent to study space technology in Japan’s top five universities, namely the University of Tokyo, Keio University, Hokkaido University, Tohoku University and Kyushu Institute of Technology. Starting manufacturing the satellite in 2013, the group successfully completed and tested it in 2017.

MicroDragon satellite on vibration test for the last time.

The satellite, measuring 50x50x50 centimetres and weighing 50 kilograms, is designed to monitor the quality of water in coastal areas, locate fishery resources, and observe changes in the ocean to assist the nation’s aquaculture. Also, it will help the exchange database with the Microsatellite community in the world to enhance capacity in response to climate change and natural disasters.

Earlier, VNSC engineers successfully made a satellite named PicoDragon (10x10x11.35 centimetres, 1 kg), which was launched into orbit in 2013. As scheduled, after MicroDragon, Vietnam will make LOTUSat-1 and LOTUSat-2 satellites with advanced radar technology, each weighing 600kg and measuring 1.5×1.5×3 meters with a 5-year lifetime in orbit. The country is also developing a 10kg NanoDragon satellite.

Hue to develop city art spaces

Authorities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have plans to reserve public spaces around the municipal city of Hue for community art shows.

 

Trang An offers visitors space for relaxation

Among the diverse and beautiful caves, mountains, lakes and historical relics in the northern province of Ninh Binh, the Trang An scenic landscape complex is sure to give visitors a chance to put your mind at rest in a peaceful atmosphere like in heaven.

 

Building bridge spanning over Thuong River: pushing urban space expansion

(BGO) – To implement the project on developing urban areas along the corridor of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) using loans of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the second phase, in Bac Giang province, the municipal People’s Committee is pushing the construction of Tran Quang Khai road and a bridge spanning over Thuong River.

 

Spring Book Fair – A space for book lovers

The Spring Book Fair 2018, considered as the reading culture festival, opened on March 28 at the Vietnamese Women's Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem district.

 

Stargazing from Vietnam’s second space observatory

An interstellar experience awaits visitors when the facility opens in Hanoi this June.

 

Source: VNA