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Vietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX contract for 2027 Transporter rideshare mission

VinSpace, the recently formed space unit of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has signed a launch contract with SpaceX for in-orbit demonstration satellites. The spacecraft are planned to fly on a 2027 Transporter rideshare mission, marking an early step in Vietnam’s emerging commercial space sector.

Discovered 2026-08-18T12:37:29.750873-07:00 | 2026-08-18T12:37:29.750873-07:00

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The contract gives VinSpace access to SpaceX’s Transporter rideshare service for a 2027 in-orbit technology demonstration, establishing a launch path for its initial satellite program.
VinSpace’s move adds a Vietnamese entrant to the commercial space market; the company’s broader plans to develop a domestic space business spanning satellite research, manufacturing, data services and operations provide context for the launch.

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX contract for 2027 Transporter rideshare mission

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Vietnam’s VinSpace Plans to Launch Tech Demonstration on 2027 SpaceX Rideshare Mission

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