His Excellency, Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, the Director of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), recently welcomed representatives from the UAE Space Agency to strengthen their scientific partnership. The visit included a discussion session led by Prof. Al Naimiy, involving prominent academics and experts from both the Academy and the...
Orbitworks, the UAE’s satellite manufacturing venture, has unveiled Altair, a constellation of 10 Earth observation satellites that will leverage artificial intelligence. The assembly and integration of these satellites will take place in Abu Dhabi, with production expected to begin in the second half of 2025. The satellites are scheduled for launch in 2026, aimed at...
The Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) has successfully completed its critical design review, marking a significant milestone in the mission’s timeline. This review involved collaboration between a group of Emirati and international experts and focused on the development updates for the MBR Explorer, which is set to proceed to the next phase of...
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology in the UAE, and Muto Yoji, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, have engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and exploring opportunities to further develop the space industry in both nations. This collaboration will occur under a Memorandum of...