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Vietnam's VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Vietnam's VinSpace has signed a contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its first satellites in orbit in 2027 via a SpaceX rideshare mission, marking a significant step in Vietnam's development of its domestic space industry.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 17 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.
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Vietnam's space industry is moving from nascent to operational. If you build space-related services or tech, a new market has opened where launch access is now secured through SpaceX.
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17 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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