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Vietnam’s first satellite starts operation
21:54, 2008/05/25
Vietnam’s first satellite has begun operations and manufacturer Lockheed Martin has transferred the control of Vinasat-1 to the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group, according to VNPT.

Vietnam’s first satellite has begun operations and manufacturer Lockheed Martin has transferred the control of Vinasat-1 to the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group, according to VNPT.

The group says it plans to start services from exploring the satellite, which was launched into space o­n April 19.

During the three following weeks, experts of Lockheed Martin and VNPT worked together to ensure smooth operation of Vinasat-1. o­n May 19, Vinasat was put at 132 degrees east, the position that Vietnam had registered.
Vinasat-1 has a minimum service life of 15 years, according to Lockheed Martin

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