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UAE’s MBZ-SAT earth observation satellite nears launch

Once operational in low Earth orbit, MBZ-SAT will be monitored from MBRSC’s Mission Control Centre, where teams will analyse the data transmitted back to Earth

Sheikh Hamdan signs off on MBZ-SAT launch

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan signs off on MBZ-SAT launch

Set for launch no earlier than October, the launch of the MBZ-SAT marks a significant milestone for UAE’s space sector

MBRSC, HCT commence work on milestone HCT-SAT 1 project Image Dubai Media Office

MBRSC, HCT kick-off landmark student-led HCT-SAT 1 project

This Earth-observation cubesat, a miniaturised satellite measuring just 10cm x 10 cm x10 cm, is slated for launch by the end of 2024

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Mission-ready: UAE astronauts complete NASA training

The NASA programme further expanded astronauts’ skill set to cover critical areas such as spacewalking, robotics and piloting the T-38 training jet

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UAE space odyssey: New deal with NASA for Artemis Lunar Gateway airlock, Moon mission

Gateway will support sustained exploration and research in deep space, provide a home for astronauts to live and work, including a staging point for lunar surface missions

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Sheikh Hamdan announces space ventures in 2024; mission to include UAE’s first female astronaut

The space mission will see two Emirati astronauts – Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi – head to space next year

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Sultan AlNeyadi returns to the UAE

Dr Al Neyadi, who concluded his mission on September 4, spent six months in space, during which he conducted a range of significant experiments

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Watch: UAE’s Sultan AlNeyadi, Crew-6 splashdown on Earth in SpaceX Dragon capsule

The Crew-6 safely splashed down on Earth in the early hours of September 4

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Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi completes sleep experiment on ISS

The outcomes of the experiment will add to the collection of hypnic and neuroscience data on the ISS

UAE’s Museum of the Future join hands with MBRSC

Museum of the Future, MBRSC to spotlight UAE space milestones

The partnership was announced by Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi in a video filmed from the International Space Station

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Strata Manufacturing delivers MBZ-SAT satellite components to MBRSC

This partnership showcases the technological advancement in locally manufacturing satellite components as the UAE builds a space industry

Sultan Al Neyadi is the first Arab astronaut to join the six-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS)/ Pic: MBRSC

UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi chosen to be first Arab astronaut to join ISS mission

Al Neyadi will conduct many in-depth and advanced scientific experiments during the six-month space mission scheduled to launch in 2023

- MBRSC will share vital information from Dubai Municipality’s DMSat-1 satellite to contribute to global efforts to monitor the impact of climate change - Salem AlMarri: “This is a significant step, undertaken in partnership with Dubai Municipality, to fulfill our mission to initiate collaborations with global organisations to use DMSat-1 data - Dawoud Al Hajri: DMSat-1 has introduced significant innovations in environmental monitoring in the Arab world, and is now making vital strategic contributions on a global scale The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has officially joined the Space Climate Observatory (SCO) International, a global consortium of space agencies and organisations led by The National Center for Space Studies (CNES) that seeks to coordinate worldwide efforts to accurately monitor the impact of climate change. The initiative to join the charter forms part of the cooperation between the UAE and France on future space endeavours. In joining the SCO International, MBRSC has committed to sharing with the international space community information from the DMSat-1 satellite, Dubai Municipality’s first atmospheric monitoring satellite launched in 2021. Using data from the satellite, Dubai Municipality has been actively promoting measures to protect the environment, thereby significantly raising Dubai’s profile as a global model for sustainable development. As part of fulfilling the obligations of MBRSC’s membership in the SCO, Dubai Municipality has already started generating significant data and findings from DMSat-1. Since its launch, DMSat-1 has played a key role in monitoring the UAE’s atmospheric aerosols and greenhouse gases and chemicals, substances that have influenced climate change across the world. Salem AlMarri, Director General of the MBRSC has signed the SCO’s charter, paving the way for the UAE’s official membership in the international network. “This is a significant step, undertaken in partnership with Dubai Municipality, towards fulfilling our mission to initiate collaborations with international organisations to use the data we collect from DMSat-1. Our efforts will contribute to global efforts to monitor the impact of climate change, a critical issue that is vital to the sustainability of the planet and the survival of mankind,” he said. AlMarri noted that the scale and magnitude of the impact of climate change necessitates a collaborative effort from all stakeholders, such as the SCO International’s important work in gathering data from satellites to help formulate action plans that will ensure the preservation of the planet for present and future generations. “It is an honour to be a part of a global initiative and to join hands with Dubai Municipality to put the UAE at the forefront of such efforts,” he added. The development of DMSat-1 forms part of the UAE’s commitment to the terms of the Paris Climate Agreement, which calls for providing data on greenhouse gas emissions from signatory countries, as well as building national capacities in studying and analysing global warming. The satellite’s launch and operations are part of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and UAE Energy Strategy 2050. The data collected by the satellite will also contribute significantly to the implementation of the national system for managing greenhouse gas emissions within the framework of the UAE National Plan for Climate Change 2017-2050. His Excellency Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said: “We are pleased to start cooperating with international organisations to share the data we collect from DMSat-1. The satellite has deployed advanced monitoring techniques and mechanisms in the field of air quality assurance and the reduction of air environment pollutants, in line with global developments in the field of space data and remote sensing. The nanometric satellite, which has introduced significant innovations in environmental monitoring in the Arab world, is now making vital strategic contributions on a global scale. We are pleased to share with the world the monitoring information obtained from the environmental satellite and other data for research. We are committed to harnessing this information for everyone’s benefit as part of our goal of enhancing Dubai’s contributions to international organisations and other countries.” Currently, all European space agencies support the SCO International, which has national chapters in Russia, China, Japan, India, Morocco and the UAE. Members have committed to making satellite data in their possession accessible to the entire organisation, as well as the international community, to help in the assessment and monitoring of the global impact of climate change. In addition to providing transparent and verified satellite data on climate change, the SCO will also aid in the development of useful toolkits and services that will advance computing capacities for analysing specialised data on climate change.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre joins Space Climate Observatory International

MBRSC will share vital information from Dubai Municipality’s DMSat-1 satellite to monitor the impact of climate change

MBRSC shortlists 10 candidates for UAE analog mission

The shortlisted applicants include five women. The youngest of the 10 applicants is aged 25, while the oldest is a 40-year-old male