Vietnam aims to launch first satellite in 2008
Vietnam has resurrected its delayed project to launch a satellite and now plans to put one into orbit in 2008, government sources said.
Hanoi's plans to put a satellite in space are a priority for the government which is keen to acquire a powerful symbol of its sovereignty and technological prowess.
Prime Minister Phan Van Khai has formally asked authorities to reopen an international tender for the construction of the country's first satellite after months of standstill, sources said.
The premier said the satellite carrying up to 20 communication modules would have to be launched before the second quarter of 2008 and earlier this month sent written instructions asking the state-owned Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Corp (VNPT) to go ahead with the bidding for the "Vinasat" satellite.
posted by Fergie @ 10/29/2005 12:27:00 PM
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