“Applying space technology into socio-economic development” is being discussed at an international conference in Ha Noi.
The six-day conference, opened on October 10, brought together scientists from more than 30 countries and territories around the world.
It was organized by the Space Technology Institute (STI), under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the European Space Agency (ESA), American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
It works to encourage the exchange of initiatives to enhance policy-makers’ awareness on the use of space technology for economic-social benefits and international cooperation and set up plans for the use of that technology.
The conference also aims at supporting space technology activities, products and services, promoting the public understanding of space technology application and its benefits.
The Space Technology Institute (STI), Vietnam’s top research agency on space technology, is doing research into small satellite technology, terrestrial observation, metrological satellite, remote sensing technology and space dynamics with the aim of helping administrators in scheming, natural resources management, environment protection, drawing maps, risk evaluation and natural calamity relief.