
VinSpace will launch its first satellites on a SpaceX Transporter mission in 2027, a key step for Vietnam's push to build sovereign space capabilities.
VinSpace, a Vietnamese aerospace company, signed a launch contract with SpaceX. The company’s first satellites will fly on a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027, under SpaceX’s program that lets multiple customers share a single launch. VinSpace is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and on-orbit operation of the satellites.
The agreement moves VinSpace closer to its first orbital missions. The company announced in April 2026 that it planned to develop and launch its own satellites by 2027.
“Reliable access to space is fundamental to turning satellite innovation into operational missions,” said Thu Vu, VinSpace’s chief executive officer. “This contract with SpaceX is an important milestone in VinSpace’s long-term strategy to help build Vietnam’s space industry and strengthen the country’s position within the global space economy.”
VinSpace’s roadmap covers the full space value chain: satellite design, assembly and integration, launch management, and downstream data products. The company expects its upcoming missions to validate in-house technologies and support commercial applications across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
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