The Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC), part of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, develops space technology and applications for Vietnam. Its work includes satellite research and development, satellite-data applications, remote sensing, Earth-observation services, international cooperation, and training high-quality technical staff. VNSC is associated with the Vietnam Space Center project at Hoa Lac and satellite programs such as PicoDragon, MicroDragon, and LOTUSat-1, with a practical focus on using space technology for environmental monitoring, disaster response, resource management, and national development.