# VinSpace partners with SpaceX for Vietnam’s first satellite launch

Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace announced a deal with SpaceX to launch its first satellite. The partnership marks a step forward for Vietnam’s space capabilities, giving the country access to commercial orbital services and boosting its technological ambitions.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/11/vietnams-vinspace-announces-deal-with-spacex-to-launch-first-satellite?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:43:11 +0000