VinSpace signs SpaceX launch contract for 2027 rideshare mission

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VinSpace Announces Launch Contract with SpaceX, Marking a New Milestone for Vietnam's Space Industry

August 18, 2026 10:39 AM EDT

HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VinSpace Joint Stock Company ("VinSpace") announced the signing of a launch contract with U.S.-based SpaceX. The agreement marks a significant milestone in VinSpace's roadmap to build comprehensive aerospace capabilities, advancing its mission to foster the development of Vietnam's space industry.

Under the agreement, VinSpace's satellites will launch aboard a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027 as part of SpaceXs rideshare program, which enables multiple customers to share a single launch. VinSpace is responsible for the research, development, manufacturing and on-orbit operation of its satellites. The satellites will support the... More