Over VND44 billion to build National Space Museum

Knowledge about space science will be disseminated widely to the public in Vietnam, particularly younger generations, with a VND44.2 billion (roughly US$2 million) National Space Museum to be put into operation in December 2017.

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The museum is an important component of a centre for universalizing knowledge about the space. It will cover a total area of 1,675 square metres indoors and 3,500 square metres outdoors at Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in Hanoi.

Despite the strong development of space technology, applications in this field have yet to be universally disseminated in Vietnam, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Anh Tuan, Director of Vietnam National Satellite Center (VNSC) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST).

The building of the museum will help accelerate Vietnam’s progress and efforts in space technology, Tuan said, hailing the facility as an ideal venue for tourists to explore changes in the relatively new space sector in Vietnam.

Coming to the museum, visitors can get an insight into the early history of the universe as well as access useful information on the solar system, the galaxy and black holes. In addition to exhibiting artifacts, the museum offers many types of interactions viewers can discover themselves.

The VNSC has looked to a business specializing in designing Japan’s space museums for assistance and help telling stories at the Vietnam National Space Museum. As planned, the designing of the museum will be completed by the end of this year.

(Source: NDO)