ILOA Galaxy Forum SEA 2014 -- Nguyen Vu Giang VAST STI
1. 2nd Annual Galaxy Forum Southeast Asia
Singapore, March 1st, 2014
Prof. Dr. Doan Minh Chung
Presented by: Nguyen Vu Giang
Space Technology Institute, Vietnam
2. 1. Introduction
2. Space science and technology education
3. Space painting
4. Water rocket
5. Space seed
6. Micro-gravity experiment
7. Astronomy society in Vietnam
8. Summary
3. • Space Technology Institute (STI) is a key research
institute on space technology belongs to Vietnamese
Academy of Science and Technology (VAST).
• STI is responsible for fundamental and advance
researches related to space science and technology;
researching and developing small satellite
technology; planning and implementing independent
science technology programs involving space
technology.
4. • The first remote sensing satellite VNREDSat-1
launched on 7th May, 2013
Hanoi Hue city
7. AIT
Technology service &
transfer center
Exhibition & Library
Observatory
Key laboratory of
space technology
Data base & satellite
image processing
center
Science & technology
research
Ground Station
Office of HLSC
Administration
Development &
Application Area
Education AreaResearch Area
8. • An important task is Space Education and raising the
awareness of social community.
• As a member of Space Education and Awareness
Group of APRSAF (Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency
Forum), Space Technology Institute have carried out
many activities and disseminated knowledge about
space science and technology nationwide.
9. • Primary school pupils:
• Space science education, Space painting
• Secondary school pupils:
• Space science and technology education, Water rocket, Space seed
• High school pupils:
• Space science and technology education, Space seed, Water rocket
• University students:
• Parabolic flight
10. Variety lectures of space science and technology were
introduced:
• Solar system
• Discovery Mars
• VNREDSat-1 satellite technology
• Space science and technology study and career
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17. • Parabolic flight contest in Vietnam: June 2013
Asian Student’s Microgravity Flight
Experiment Contest– 2013
Collaboration between JAXA, VAST, STI, UET
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19. • 15 proposals were submitted
• 3 ideas went to the short list
• 1 team were selected:
“The interaction of Accelerometer and Gyroscope in
Microgravity Condition”
by students of University of Engineering and Technology
22. • 2007 – 2014
• 2000 online members Hanoi Amateu Astronomy Society - HAS
http://thienvanhanoi.org/
Danang Astronomy Club - DAC
http://vatlythienvan.com/
HAAC
Hochiminh city Amateur Astronomy Club
http://thienvanhoc.org/
26. • Sharing experience among member countries and
propose new ideas for future collaboration
programs.
• Student exchange, study tour, summer school.
• The supports from international partners is
important and crucial for the success of these
programs.
• Build up and strengthen collaboration with
nationwide astronomy clubs and worldwide
astronomy associations.
