Viet Nam and France to cooperate on new Earth observation satellite

Viet Nam and France have signed a declaration of intent to jointly develop a new Earth observation satellite, local media Government Information reported Monday.

The agreement, signed during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Hanoi, involves the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, France's Center National d'Etudes Spatiales, and Airbus Defence & Space, the report added. According to the state-controlled media, the project aims to advance satellite technology, train personnel, and support sustainable development through remote sensing.