His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, confirmed the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, may God protect him. he has established for himself, in a short period of time, a remarkable position in the field of space science and technology, with an ambitious vision that aims to consolidate the foundations of this position. exploration, basing it on the efforts and efforts of its qualified national cadres and young people who do not know the impossible.
This happened during a meeting with His Highness, Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, in the presence of the Supreme President. and Emirates Airline and Group CEO, and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center working group, Chairman of the Center’s Board of Directors, Hamad Obaid Al Mansouri, Amer Sayegh, General Manager of Space Engineering. Al Ghafri, and astronauts Noura Al Matroushi, the first Emirati astronaut, and Mohammed Al Mulla, at the host council at Union House in Dubai.
His Highness, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, praised the efforts of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center team and their qualitative contributions, which have a great impact on improving the growing position. In the field of UAE space technology, emphasizing the need to continue working and redouble efforts to add more achievements, both in this field and in other technological fields, which are currently responsible for shaping the characteristics of the future, taking this space science into account. and research has a great impact on finding solutions that improve the quality of life of humans on Earth and help overcome many challenges.
During the meeting, His Highness heard an explanation from the center’s team about the latest developments regarding the “Mohammed bin Zayed Sat” satellite, the most advanced of its kind in the region, and the second satellite to be developed entirely by an Emirati. team, and the current stage of preparation, which is to carry out detailed environmental tests to measure the ability of the satellite to operate in harsh climatic conditions in space, the team confirmed that once these tests are successfully passed, the final preparations will begin for the next launch of the satellite. October on a SpaceX rocket.
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reported on the latest developments in the UAE Astronaut Program, and the details of the training program carried out at NASA by astronauts Noura Al Matroushi and Mohammed Al Mulla, who had an impact on the inspiration of the new generation of explorers, and for two years he continued, and heard an explanation of those preparing for future space missions, and urged them to persevere in the pursuit of the highest levels of excellence. this vital field, with the great benefit it brings to the EAC and humanity in general, and to be a role model for young people in the diligent and tireless pursuit of the EAC’s name in the major and most important international scientific forums.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Deputy Chief of Dubai Police and Public Security, Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim and numerous senior officials.
On his part, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, Hamad Obaid Al Mansouri, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership for the continuous support and motivation to improve the center and its work team. to new levels of excellence in the field of space technology and science, and said: “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inspires and motivates us to redouble our work, to strengthen the Emirati leadership in the field of space. We are proud to work on the most advanced satellite in the Arab world, which is an honor because we have the great ambition to have a prosperous future for our country in the name of the President of the State, that we will continue to achieve achievements that contribute to global leadership in this strategic field.
It is noteworthy that the “Emirates Astronaut Program” was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the State, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE. and the ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, as the first program of its kind in the Arab world, and as part of the Emirates National Space Program, with the aim of training and preparing a group of Emirati astronauts and sending them into space. carry out various scientific missions, creating a culture of scientific exploration and motivating young people to study the fields of space science and technology.
