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Salem Humaid Al Marri, at the helm of some of the UAEs satellite projects from conception, recently assumed the mantle of Director General at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. In ...
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Salem Humaid Al Marri, at the helm of some of the UAEs satellite projects from conception, recently assumed the mantle of Director General at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. In ...
The Solar Conjunction Phase took place during the data collection period.
MBRSC showcased the Rashid lunar rover, which is designed to study the moon's plasma, to the international audience at the global gathering of world leaders.
SpaceOps will take place for the first time in the Arab World at the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
The digital exhibition was launched in the presence of government officials from the UAE and France.
Over the past 16 years, MBRSC has gone on to undertake multiple projects that have catapulted it into one of the most active space centres in the world.
AlMarri's appointment comes just months after the UAE Space Agency announced plans for a new Emirati interplanetary mission.
The training is part of the Reimbursable Space Act Agreement NASA has previously signed with MBRSC.
Emirati astronauts gifted the flags to pavilions from different countries at Expo Dubai 2020.
From global space agencies to the up-and-coming private sector players and even the general public each of us has a role to play in guiding the global space journey ...
MBRSC's Emirates Lunar Mission team will build the Rashid rover and its scientific instruments, while the partners will provide technical support and data analysis.
The deal was signed during the first day of Dubai Airshow 2021, which began on November 14.
The six-man crew will conduct over 70 experiments during the mission.
Students have until Saturday, November 20, 2021, to register for the competition, which offers three cash prizes to the three winning entries.
ESA and MBRSC intend to expand their existing relationship by working on the areas of cooperation as outlined in the MoI.
Five entries from four UAE universities in the fields of physiology, psychology and biology are also part of the experiments.
The analog mission is also part of the space exploration strategy that NASA had enlisted as part of the Human Research Programme.
The AI-equipped lunar rover named Rashid will be sent to the moon next year with the aid of iSpaces Lunar Lander.
The development of interplanetary missions, advanced terrestrial analogy systems, and higher education activities dedicated to space exploration are some of the areas of cooperation.
For the first time, the IAC will open its doors to the global space community in an Arab country since its establishment in 1950.
The initiative aims to create a thriving space technology ecosystem, and an innovative and synergetic public-private partnership model for the UAEs space sector.
ESAP will serve as a platform to bring together a wide stratum of the creative community into the National Space Programme.
The project, SIRIUS 20/21, will measure the psychological and physiological impact of extreme environments, such as space travel, on humans.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori will chair the Board of Directors of MBRSC, while Yousuf Al Shaibani will serve as Vice Chairman.
QMR-KWT space mission is to empower students to contribute to the advancement of satellite communication technology.
MBZ-SAT, named after Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is expected to be launched in 2023.
To apply for the winter camp, the participant needs to be a student at any school in the UAE between the ages of 11 and 14.
MBZ-SAT will be equipped with an automated system for arranging satellite images round-the-clock intended for commercial use globally.
Sheikh Hamdan met with the Emirates Lunar Mission team and reviewed the design of the Rashid lunar rover and its various launch phases.
The lunar rover is set to be manufactured in 2022, while preliminary experiments and tests of the prototype are expected to start in 2023.
On September 25, 2019, Emirati astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori embarked on the eight-day mission onboard the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-15.
Under the new partnership, Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi will undergo specialised training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The space centre also revealed that women comprised 70% of the team behind the UAE Astronaut Programme, which gave the UAE its first Emirati astronaut.
The image shows the wildfires burning through Northern and Central California in the US.
The last date to register and submit the required documents is August 12.
At present, mosaic images of Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been released while mosaic images of all other Emirates will be released in due course.
The Ground Control Team is monitoring the functions of the Probe to ensure that all systems are working properly.
The scientific platform provides in-depth scientific analytical reports of the environment for government entities.
The documentary charts the journey of Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi as they prepare for their iconic journey, fine-tuning their bodies mentally and physically and learning to adapt to microgravity ...
The maze of empty streets visible in the picture is a result of the lockdown as authorities tried to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus.
A team of engineers travelled to Tanegashima two weeks prior to the probes early transfer in order to go through quarantine in time to receive the arriving shipment.
Set to premiere on April 24 and hosted by employees of MBRSC, 'Majarat' will be in Arabic with English subtitles.
The five Emirati men and women selected will undergo various tests before the final interview in May.
To qualify for the UAE Astronaut Programme, applicants should be UAE nationals above 18 years of age with a bachelor's degree.
The image was captured from space by KhalifaSat which is one of the remote-sensing observation satellites designed and built in the UAE.
This comes as part of the Agencys efforts to develop the skills of the youth in science and technology and inspire them to get involved in the space sector.
MBRSC has received over 3,000 applications for the second batch of the astronaut programme so far, the deadline for which will close on March 31.
After the registration is closed, there will be an evaluation of the applications, which will be followed with personal interviews with a committee consisting of ten specialists.
The registration for the space camp, which includes sessions and workshops on satellites and robotics, is open till December 14.
The fifth edition of the film festival, which began December 7, will showcase a total of 36 films from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon and ...
Joint seminars will be held at UAE universities on September 9 and 10 prior to the test that is scheduled to be conducted by the UAE's first astronaut on the ...
The final tests for the mission to the International Space Station lasted for 12 hours over two days and focused on emergency scenarios at the ISS and aboard the Soyuz ...
The summit brought together government officials, experts, academics, decision-makers and youth from around the world.
Hazza Al Mansouri will have five video calls and three radio communications with the UAE during his time at the ISS.
The logos design, selected by a special committee for the 71st IAC, consists of a light blue figure of Burj Khalifa, the letters IAC, and DUBAI 2020 at the bottom. ...
"Issuing a postage stamp bearing the image of KhalifaSat is a celebration of the national efforts that made it possible for the UAE to join the ranks of countries that ...
Under the supervision of researchers and trainers from ESA, the two astronauts were trained on the scientific experiments they will be working on during their time onboard.
Designed in cooperation with the Federal Youth Authority, the logo reflects the creativity of Emirati youth, as well as their contribution to the future of the UAE and its pioneering ...
Attendees will learn about the Emirates Mars Mission -Hope Probe, the Satellite Development Programme, the UAE Astronaut Programme, and the Mars 2117 Programme.
The workshops will be organised at the Emirates Towers Youth Hub in early July, to shed light on the scientific aspect of the Emirates Mars Mission.
