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UAE Space Agency celebrates its fourth anniversary with several new space projects on the horizon
Dr. Ahmad Abdullah Humaid Bel Houl Al Falasi (center) and Dr. Mohammad Nasser Al Ahbabi (left) present a souvenir to Mohammad Al Darmaki, former Abu Dhabi: The UAE space agency celebrated Thursday its fourth anniversary in Abu Dhabi, the agency confirming that the ambitious Mars Hope mission remains on track for 2020. [19659026]
Established in 2014, the UAE Space Agency is responsible for developing the country's space sector through a number of initiatives, including space projects, collaborating with other agencies from around the world. increase awareness of space science and encourage young people to pursue both training and a career in the space sector.
"The manufacturing phase of the Emirates Mars Mission continues to progress and is fast approaching its completion.On last year, the Emirates team at the head of the project successfully completed the design phase and is assembling and testing the Hope Probe, "said Dr. Ahmad Abdullah Humaid, Minister of State for Higher Education and Advanced [19659002] Al Falasi also spoke of the successful launch of the Al Yah 3 satellite in January of this year, the satellite covering more than 60% of the African population.
"Last year saw the launch from the satellite Al Yah 3, which expanded the coverage of YahSat to include 19 additional markets in Africa, representing 60% of the continent's population, "
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"The UAE has an established footprint in the international space sector, providing satellite services to 140 countries, "he added.
Al Falasi said that the UAE space agency would continue to support young Emirati in the space sector, highlighting the United Arab Emirates astronaut program as an example with the program up to its nine final candidates
"Our programs also reflect the high level of public interest in the space sector, especially among the youth.The UAE astronaut program is one of the most important from among them, having attracted more than 4,000 applicants from various scientific fields.
"Today, we are about to achieve the prestigious goal of". send an Emirati to the International Space Station, with nine candidates having reached the final stages of evaluation. "
Echoing the remarks of the Minister, Dr. Mohammad Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency," 19459011
"Everything is on the right track, typically there. space [missions] is unusual to be on track [and on time] but surprisingly, our mission on Mars is still ongoing. "
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Al Ahbabi announced that two more satellites would be launched this year. year, including KhalifaSat – which was built and designed in the UAE by a full team of Emirati
"Later this year, we will launch KhalifaSat, which was designed and manufactured in the United Arab Emirates by UAE engineers. This is proof that the UAE is now producing satellites and not only using satellites, which means a lot. The country has reached a different level in terms of capabilities and experience, which gives us the confidence that we can do it.
Commenting on the importance of having a space program, Al Ahbabi said the program could serve as a beacon of hope for UAE and area youth. [19659026]
"The young people of our region, when they see these projects successfully carried out by the UAE, will gain confidence and this will motivate some of them to follow the same path. In this way, the UAE acts as a good model and a good example. "
Al Ahbabi said that the space agency was proud of its achievements in just four years and that it was continuing in what it called the next" space years " from the agency.
"Everyone knows that space is hard, expensive, high risk and takes a lot of time. That's why not a lot of countries are putting themselves in the space. Having a space program in this region with our vision brings value and credibility to our country and we are proud of it.
"In terms of the future we still have big dreams, we think big and we are fortunate to have a visionary leadership who believes in the future and who is trying to prepare the country for that.We use the space sector to prepare, educate and inspire [our people]"he added
UAE Highlights Mission Mars Hope
■ Launch date: 2020, arrival in 2021 [19659024] ■ Travel time and distance: About 200 days and more than 60 million kilometers
■ Primary research time: two years for main research with the potential for two more years ]
■ Probe purpose: Thorough study of the Martian atmosphere and new discoveries
■ More than 1000 gigabytes of new data on Mars will be sent back to Earth
■ More 75 Emiratis will work on the project t with 200 other staff members of American institutions
■ Hope Probe weigh 1500 kg and measure 2.37 meters wide and 2.90 meters high ]
■ The probe will be equipped with stellar trackers and solar collectors
■ The probe will have three 600-watt extensible solar panels
■ Mission is the first Arab and Islamic probe to be sent to Mars
