Dr. BUI Trong TuyenDr. PHAM Minh Tuan

Space Technology InstituteVietnam Academy of Science & Technology

19 September 2012

OutlineGeneral informationVNREDSat-1 satelliteGround segmentLaunch and insuranceTraining & technology transfer Project benefitsConclusion

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VNREDSat-1 Project’s highlightsIn the frame of the National Strategy for Research and

Applications of Space Technology towards 2020.Based on research, assessments on Vietnam’s practical needs,

as well as current technologies and trends in the world. Taking all the advantages of the existing infrastructure in

Vietnam including the Vietnam natural resources and environment monitoring system implemented by MONRE for the purposes of uniform administrative management and cost-effectiveness. An upgrade of the satellite image receiving station and joint operation procedures will be put in place.

Once completed, Vietnam will possess a complete and independent EO system including infrastructure, human resources and knowledge, that also supplies for the increasing needs of Vietnamese ministries, agencies, cities and provinces.

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General information (1)Project Owner:

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

Small Satellite Project Management Unit

Implementation period: 2011 – 2014 Total budget: 55,2 million EuroFinance source: French ODAPrime contractor: EADS Astrium

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General information (2)Project’s Main Items:1. Design, manufacture and launch of VNREDSat-1 satellite.

2. Establishment of a Satellite Ground Control Station3. Upgrade of the Remote Sensing Receiving Station (Vietnam

National Remote Sensing Center, MONRE)4. Satellite image calibration site5. Procurement of Launch and Insurance services for VNREDSat-

1 satellite.6. Setting up a Communication links between Ground stations.

7. Training and Transfer of Small Satellite Technology

Items 1, 3, 5, 7 are implemented by EADS Astrium.Items 2, 4, 6 are of VAST responsibilities. 5

VNREDSat-1 satelliteThe 1st optical earth-observation satellite of

VietnamMission: Earth observation in PAN and 4 MS

bands (Blue, Green, Red, near Infrared)Revisit time: 3 daysOrbit characteristics: SSO, 680 km altitudeLocal time of ascending node : 10:30 PMSpatial resolution: 2.5m (PAN) and 10m (MS)Platform: 600 mm x 570 mm x 500 mmTotal mass: ~130kgLife-time: 5 years (guaranteed) 6

VNREDSat-1 satellite overview

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VNREDSat-1 satellite overview

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VAST delegation during the review in June 2012.

VNREDSat-1 satellite overview

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VNREDSat-1 satellite before and after thermal vacuum tests.

VNREDSat-1 SSO descending orbit and access corridor

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VNREDSat-1 access corridors over 1 day

VNREDSat-1 access corridors over 3 day:

Whole world coverage

VNREDSat-1 Ground segment architecture

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S-band Station

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S-band Station

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Image receiving Station

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Launch serviceVNREDSat-1 satellite is compatible with many

launchers such as Soyuz, VEGA, PSLV, Rockot, Dnepr, …

Target of launch period: 2013 – 2014.Selection depends on:

Satellite mission and designMarketLauncher availabilityODA constraints

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Launch insuranceCoverage period: from intentional ignition of

the launcher until end of In-Orbit tests. Based on System Performance Mark (PM)

Total loss: rebuild and re-launch of a replacement satellite

Partial loss: equivalent indemnity to be paid

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Training and Technology transfer1. Long-term training:

Customer Trainee Team (CTT): 15 VAST members

Phase 1: Academic training (Basic and advanced)

Phase 2: On-the-job training, involves in satellite and ground segment development activities (in France and in Vietnam)

2. Short-term training: in small satellite technology, program management, remote sensing applications, …

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Potential ApplicationsCartography Agriculture:

Vegetation identification and monitoringForestry managementEnvironment surveillance : oil spill, pollution, Coastal managementOcean : water quality, maritime transport

planningDisaster mitigation : monitoring, prediction,

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VNREDSat-1 project benefits

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Science and technologyA core engineers team is trained on satellite

technology, to archive independent capabilities in space for Vietnam .

Guidelines for other hi-tech industries in Vietnam such as electronics, telecommunication, IT, material science, robotics as well as other basic research fields such as mathematics, mechanics and physics, etc.

Satellite images are key inputs for research in ecology, geography, geology, hydrology, marine and environment. The research quality will be remarkably improved by maximizing utilization of satellite images.

VNREDSat-1 project benefits

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Socio-economy:Active daily monitoring of natural disasters for timely

response and rescue activities to minimize losses in properties and human lives.

Provision of high-resolution satellite images for land-use mapping, inventory, investigation and planning in forestry, agriculture, aquaculture; urban planning, ...

Topographical map regular correction, annual update. Mineral resources research. Water resource and environmental change monitoring,

e.g. unknown sources of oil spill in 2007 due to lack of timely satellite images.

Off-shore fishing applications.

Conclusion

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VNREDSat-1 satellite system, the 1st EO system of Vietnam, will supply for the increasing need of remote sensing images in Vietnam, for both scientific and economic objectives.

The success of the VNREDSat-1 project will put Vietnam in a higher position amongst the countries possessing their own EO satellite systems.

VAST, as the project owner, has entrusted EADS Astrium – an European leading satellite manufacturer – to develop its 1st earth-observation satellite and to aim for the long-term cooperation in space technology.

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