Michael A. Baker and Josef F. Schmid (USA) are two astronauts who will share their work and life in space with 3,000 students from Binh Dinh during the NASA Vietnam week.
Astronaut Michael A. Baker. (Photo: NASA)
The events are scheduled to take place on June 8 and 9 at the Binh Dinh Science and Innovation Discovery Center, organized by the People’s Committee of Binh Dinh Province, the Information Technology Association of Ho Chi Minh City, and NASA. Vietnam is the first Southeast Asian country selected by NASA for this event.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Ha, Director of the Science and Innovation Discovery Center, stated that the program aims to explore NASA’s advancements in science and technology. During the event, students will have the opportunity to interact and speak directly with the astronauts to gain a deeper understanding of life and missions in space.
The event will also feature several Vietnamese experts in astrophysics and space science who will discuss this field.
The simulation room focuses on three main themes: Earth and the Sun, the neighboring planets, and the history of the Solar System at the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) in Binh Dinh. (Photo: ICISE)
In addition to discussions with astronauts, the event will include exciting experiential activities in NASA STEM Activities such as exploring the night sky, experiencing Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR), drone demonstrations, and the Hologram Tube of Astronaut light show.
Scientists will also share research findings on how to protect Earth, avoid environmental pollution, warn of collision risks with other planets, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This event aims to inspire and promote a passion for scientific research and exploration among young people.
The NASA week in Vietnam is organized to promote the development of space research in Binh Dinh. During a meeting with Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat, provincial leaders proposed developing the Science and Innovation Discovery Center into a research and application facility for space technology to implement the government’s strategy for the development and application of space science and technology.
