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Vietnam's VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

Published

11 August 2026

Topic

technology

Sectors

Government & Space

Geography

Vietnam

Source

Read at gasiantimes.com

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Vietnam's VinSpace signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027 via a rideshare mission, marking a significant step in Vietnam's developing space industry.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 8 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Vietnam's space companies now have a proven path to orbit via SpaceX rideshares. If you build space hardware or services in Southeast Asia, the opportunity to sell into this emerging market just got real.

Coverage

8 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026

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