Vinasat-1 satellite system is based on Lockheed Martin’s award winning A2100A spacecraft platform and represents the first satellite system ever procured by the nation of Vietnam. Vinasat-1 is a C-/Ku-band hybrid satellite designed for a minimum service life of 15 years and is located at the orbital slot 132° East and operated by Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Group (VNPT).

The Vinasat-1 at 132° East satellite was launched on April 18th, 2008 on a Ariane 5ECA rocket operated by Arianespace. Co-passanger was the Star One CS satellite operated by Embratel Star One from Brazil.