Set for launch no earlier than October, the launch of the MBZ-SAT marks a significant milestone for UAE’s space sector
The space mission will see two Emirati astronauts – Mohammed Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi – head to space next year
This partnership showcases the technological advancement in locally manufacturing satellite components as the UAE builds a space industry
Expected to launch in 2023, the MBZ-SAT will be the second satellite to be built by an all-Emirati team