Opening of NASA Vietnam Week in Binh Dinh

Event scene

NASA Week is an annual event to highlight NASA's achievements and contributions in space exploration, scientific research, and technology development with activities organized by NASA and its partners. . This is the first time the program has been held in a Southeast Asian country and Binh Dinh is honored to be one of three provinces and cities chosen to host some NASA Week events.

The program takes place in 02 days: June 8, 2023 and June 9, 2023, with the main activities being: chatting with astronauts;  NASA STEM DAY and Explore the Starry Sky - Starry Night.

Chairman of Binh Dinh People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan (left cover) presents flowers to members of the astronaut mission

NASA Week in Vietnam - VIETNAM SPACE WEEK aims to inspire the young generation about Astronaut stories in the working and living environment in space and space; sharing about scientific research on how to protect the earth, avoid environmental pollution, warn of the risk of collisions with other planets, extraterrestrial life and space aliens...; thereby providing vocational education and career orientation for the young generation; and organize STEM education activities - NASA STEM DAY for teenagers.

Some of the activities and events that often take place during NASA Space Week include lectures and seminars, virtual tours of NASA facilities, hands-on science activities and demonstrations, online contests and challenges as well as social media campaigns. NASA also partners with schools, museums, science centers, and other organizations to promote space science education and outreach.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Lam Hai Giang, Head of the Organizing Committee of NASA Week in Binh Dinh delivered the opening speech

 Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Lam Hai Giang, Head of the Organizing Committee of NASA Week in Binh Dinh said, Binh Dinh is a land rich in cultural - historical - revolutionary traditions;  At the same time, Binh Dinh is also considered a province with a very important strategic position in the socio-economic development of the Central Key Economic Zone, one of the nearest gateways to the sea of the provinces.  Central Highlands, Southern Laos, Northeast Cambodia and Thailand.

 Over the years, Binh Dinh has always paid attention to the development of science and technology, considering this as one of the most important driving forces for the local socio-economic development. Binh Dinh province has been gradually forming Quy Hoa Science Urban Area, a new model to implement Resolution 20 dated November 1, 2012 of the Party Central Committee in the presence of the International Center for Science and Technology. Interdisciplinary Education (ICISE); Center for Scientific Discovery and Innovation; Quy Nhon International Basic Science Research Institute, TMA Creative Park, FPT Softvare. In addition, Binh Dinh also has universities, scientific research institutes and specialized technology development in many fields. These are important scientific and technological potentials contributing to the development of Binh Dinh in the past time as well as in the present and in the future.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Lam Hai Giang emphasized: To implement the strategy for development and application of space science and technology to 2030 issued by the Prime Minister, one of the tasks set for Binh Dinh is: “Connecting, collaborating, and enlisting the support of prestigious international research organizations such as the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the French and Japanese aeronautics and space research agencies. to organize scientific exhibitions and seminars in the fields of Cosmology and Space Science.” Thereby, spreading scientific knowledge and love of science to the public and children.

 Students participate in the game "Hanging Challenge"

 The program takes place in 2 days, with a series of stories of astronauts in their working and living environments in space, space, scientific research to protect the earth will be shared, introduces and inspires the young generation to study and research in the field of space and space.

 NASA STEM DAY Program and Starry Night Discovery Program - Starry Night is a series of hands-on activities about STEM education, learning, and discovering the secrets of the universe held at the Discovery Center. Science and Innovation - home to the popular Astronomical Observatory, the most modern cosmological projection house in Vietnam.

 Mr. Lam Nguyen Hai Long - Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Informatics Association spoke at the event

 Speaking at the event, Mr. Lam Nguyen Hai Long - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Informatics Association highly appreciated the scientific and technological potentials of Binh Dinh province and believed that, in the coming time, there will be many potentials. The system of pupils and students of the province continues basic scientific research and applied science to develop the homeland.

Mr. Lam Nguyen Hai Long shared: VIETNAM SPACE WEEK 2023 is an opportunity for students of Binh Dinh province and the central region to learn more about the process of dedicating astronauts to science. Those are the people who make tireless sacrifices for the journey to explore and conquer space, they are the shining example, the motivation, the inspiration representing the human's intelligence in discovering the new worlds. new achievements as well as answering questions that many generations of mankind have not answered. Therefore, through this event, we hope that young people will continue to persevere, cherish their dreams of scientific discovery, and turn their dreams into reality. Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association said that Binh Dinh is the land of talented people, the cradle of many talented people who make the country famous, surely one day not too far away, there will be young people here become a shining example for young Vietnamese generations to continue on the path to conquering space.

 At the event, Mr. Michael Baker, former NASA astronaut also shared stories and memories when performing flights and working and living in space, space, scientific research to protect protect the earth. Mr. Michael Baker reminded, from the spaceship looking at the earth, our planet is very beautiful and wants everyone to join hands with practical actions to protect and preserve. Mr. Baker spent 965 hours in space. When not participating in space flights, he held many other positions at NASA, including CapCom (Husband Liaison) on 11 space shuttle missions, assistant director of the Johnson Space Center, and Johnson Space Center. manned spaceflight programs…

Michael Baker, former NASA astronaut shares stories and memories while working in space

 At the event, students had the opportunity to interact, ask questions directly with the astronauts, participate in space science games with an exciting atmosphere.

 On the occasion of the event held in Binh Dinh, the astronaut and his crew members gave 20 gifts to 20 students who overcame difficulties and studied well in the province.

 Provincial leaders, astronauts gave 20 gifts to 20 students who had overcome difficulties in studying well in Binh Dinh province