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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi attends signing of a cooperation agreement

News Desk 1 29/11/2024 0

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, attended the signing of a cooperation agreement between various Fujairah Government departments and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) at his office in Emiri Diwan in Fujairah. The accord was

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MBRSC and MBRU collaborate to offer Medical & Research Astronaut Training (MRAT) Program

News Desk 1 15/08/2024

The Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have initiated a landmark specialized training program in cell culture techniques for Emirati astronauts. This strategic initiative will equip astronauts to conduct groundbreaking research experiments, driving advancements in human health and equipping

Space

ISPRS Geospatial Week 2025 invites papers

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2024 0

Focus on innovation in geospatial technologies The ISPRS Geospatial Week 2025 is calling for papers to be presented at the event, which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from April 6 to 11, 2025. Organised by the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) and hosted by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre […]

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MBRSC and Dubai Health sign pact for Emirati astronauts’ health

Arnold Pinto 16/07/2024 0

Both entities plan joint initiatives Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)—home of the UAE space programme—has entered a partnership with Dubai Health, Dubai government’s healthcare provider, to ensure the health of Emirati astronauts and pioneer innovations in space healthcare. Under the agreement, MBRSC and Dubai Health will implement initiatives designed to

Space UAE

MBRSC strengthens ties with Society of Engineers – UAE

Arnold Pinto 06/07/2024 0

MoU signed in Dubai The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) – home of the UAE space programme – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society of Engineers – UAE to foster collaboration between the two entities. The MoU marks a pivotal step towards facilitating a robust exchange of knowledge and […]

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MBZ-SAT Satellite Begins Environmental Testing In South Korea

News Desk 2 16/06/2024 0

Satellite Due To Launch This Year The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has initiated crucial environmental testing of its MBZ-SAT satellite at the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) testing facility in Daejeon, South Korea. The rigorous two-month testing phase, guided by Tariq Al Nasser, MBRSC’s Environmental Test Manager, encompasses thermal

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NASA Begins 45-Day Simulated Mars Mission

Arnold Pinto 12/05/2024 0

With 4 Volunteer Crew Members A new crew of four volunteers has begun a 45-day simulated mission to Mars within a sealed habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. The crew, comprising Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, Shareef Al Romaithi, and Piyumi Wijesekara, entered the Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) facility at 2am (UAE […]

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Shareef Al Romaithi Joins UAE Analogue Programme

Arnold Pinto 17/04/2024 0

Emirati Is Part Of NASA Mission The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the appointment of Emirati crew member Shareef Al Romaithi for the second analogue study of the UAE Analogue Programme, which is part of NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission 2. Scheduled to commence on May 10, […]

Space

MBRSC And HCT Unveil Cubesat Collaboration

Arnold Pinto 02/04/2024 0

HCT-SAT Is Due For Launch By Yearend The Dubai-headquartered Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the Dubai-based Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) have begun work on their HCT-SAT 1 Earth-observation CubeSat project. Cubesats are miniature satellites used exclusively in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). HCT students from diverse academic backgrounds are currently stationed

Space

2 Emiratis to graduate from NASA astronaut candidate class

Arnold Pinto 04/03/2024 0

MBRSC celebrates milestone in the UAE Astronaut Programme In a historic achievement for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla, the representatives of the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme, are poised to graduate from the 2021 NASA Astronaut Candidate Class training programme on March 5, 2024. The term […]