The event featured presentations by Vietnamese and Japanese experts, offering audiences insights into satellite technology, astronomical research and the latest discoveries in space science.
In a lecture titled From Telescopes to Small Satellites - My Story with the Vast Universe, Vũ Trọng Thư, General Director of VINSPACE Joint Stock Company, shared his journey from building a personal telescope to contributing to the development of CubeSat satellites in an international environment. He also discussed practical experiences and the prospects for Vietnam's satellite industry.
The second lecture, Great Connection, was delivered by Prof. Saeko Hayashi and Associate Professor Dr. Fumitaka Nakamura of Japan. The researchers introduced studies exploring the relationship between humans and the universe, including the connection between the human body and ancient stardust. They also presented new findings on free-floating planets observed with the Subaru Telescope.
Earlier on July 25, the Center for Science Discovery and Innovation staged a two-phase water rocket demonstration that attracted strong interest from young participants. STEM and robotics experience zones also remained open to the public throughout the event.
Organizers said the activities were designed to broaden public understanding of astronomy, introduce recent scientific advances and encourage greater interest in space exploration, making the programme one of the highlights of the 2026 International Community Astronomy Week.