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Vietnam prepares for Vinasat 2 satellite

PM Nguyen Tan Dung has given the green light to invest in the Vinasat 2 satellite programme.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has given the green light to invest in the Vinasat 2 satellite programme to help strengthen the capacity of telecommunications platforms and protect Vietnam’s sovereignty.

 
Vinasat 1 blasting into orbit 

The Prime Minister assigned the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to be the owner of the Vinasat 2 project. VNPT will be in charge of all jobs related to designation in biddings, contracts to purchase the satellite (including both related controller equipment), and biddings for satellite insurance and launching satellite services.

In July 2009, the Ministry of Information and Communication officially handed over permission to VNPT launch the Vinasat 2 satellite. as well as a total investment capital of USD 290 million to USD 350 million. The project is expected to be completed in 2010.

The purpose of this project is to accelerate the development of Vietnam’s telecommunications industry and satisfy customers growing demands. They will position the orbit using every advantage of the infrastructure from Vinasat 1 as well as consolidating Vietnamese experts to grow IT satellite technology locally.

Source: dtinews.vn
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