Vietnam minister receives Artemis Accords at digital event
Minister Vu Hai Quan outlined Vietnam’s space priorities, including greater technological self-reliance and applications to help manage resources and disasters.
Vietnam’s science and technology minister, Vu Hai Quan, received the Artemis Accords from Jennifer Wicks, the US ambassador to Vietnam, on October 28. The handover took place in Quang Ninh during Vietnam International Digital Week 2026.
Quan described space technology and science as strategically important for strengthening Vietnam’s scientific capabilities and supporting sustainable growth. He said Vietnam wanted to cooperate with member countries on exploration conducted peacefully, safely, equitably, transparently and sustainably under international law.
He identified greater self-reliance in space technology and data as a priority, alongside applications for managing resources, protecting the environment, addressing climate change and preventing and controlling disasters. Vietnam also seeks to develop a space economy ecosystem gradually and strengthen its ability to govern space activities, he said.
Introduced in 2020 by the US alongside seven partners, the accords establish shared principles for peaceful exploration and use of celestial bodies, including the Moon and Mars. Their provisions address transparency, compatibility between systems, sharing of scientific data, assistance for astronauts and sustainable, responsible activity in space.
The Ministry of Science and Technology chairs the digital event, which runs from October 28-30 and has attracted about 500 Vietnamese and overseas delegates. Its conferences, forums and seminars focus on cooperation and policy discussions, with particular attention to AI development, governance and deployment.
