Vietnam joins Artemis Accords on space exploration
Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan received the Artemis Accords from US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks at a ceremony held in Quang Ninh province on October 28, 2026, as part of Vietnam International Digital Week 2026. Launched by the US and seven partner countries in 2020, the Artemis Accords establish common principles for international cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.