News / Mohammed bin Rashid leads development of first Arab satellite shared by Arab scientists

Rasheed News / UAE / – As part of the World Space Conference in Abu Dhabi.

Mohammed bin Rashid is leading the development of the first Arab satellite shared by Arab scientists and states: The UAE is at the forefront of Arab mobility in the space sector and we trust the capabilities of the Arab mind and scientists.

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The house that gathered scientists and translated knowledge and launched the scientific energies of the children of the region.

Mohammed bin Rashid: Our region is a region of civilization. And our young people are builders of civilizations. We must all believe in this principle.

Mohammed bin Rashid: Our Arab country has scientists, scientific expertise and exceptional energies that qualify it to compete in the race for development and innovation in the space sector and achieve excellence and leadership.

Mohammed bin Rashid: We launched the first satellite in the hands of the UAE a few months ago. We are working on the construction of the first Arab and Islamic probe on Mars. And our ambition to record Arab successes at the farthest from the universe.

Mohammed bin Rashid: We are extending our hands, expertise and resources to Arab scientists who share our dream and ambition to build a better future for our country.

Mohammed bin Rashid: The satellite message sent by the United Arab Emirates to the Arab peoples informing us that we can build a bright future for all.

– Signature of the charter for the creation of the Arab Space Cooperation Group, at the initiative of the United Arab Emirates, the first such space group under the aegis of 11 Arab countries.

– The satellite is dedicated to Earth observation and environmental and climatic changes and will be co-produced by Arab engineers and young people from the Arab Space Cooperation Group.

– The satellite will be developed in the UAE's state-of-the-art facilities and will benefit from the UAE's experience.

Abu Dhabi, March 19, 2005 (WAM) – Under the patronage of His Highness the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Sovereign of Dubai, the second edition of the World Congress of the United Nations Space, the space segment is hosted by the Middle East and North Africa and is organized by the Emirates Space Agency.

His Highness also attended the signing ceremony of the Charter for the Establishment of the Arab Group for Space Cooperation, to which 11 Arab countries participate. He led the development of an advanced satellite of observation of the Earth and environmental and climatic changes intended to serve as a gift from the UAE to the Arab countries. And at the satellite manufacturing, a number of engineers and young Arabs from the countries that signed the charter of the launch of the first group of this type in the Arab world.

The project will be developed within the UAE's state-of-the-art satellite manufacturing facilities and will benefit from the experience of the UAE in its satellite manufacturing projects of various types, sizes and objectives.

"We attended the launch of the World Space Conference in Abu Dhabi," said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Personally, I believe in the abilities of the Arab mind. "

"We have named the satellite on which Arab scientists will work," he said, "a house that brought together scientists, translated knowledge and unlocked the scientific potential of the people of the region.

Our region is a civilization … and our young people are builders of civilizations. We must all believe in this principle. "

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that "the United Arab Emirates is leading Arab mobility in the space sector and we are confident in the capabilities of the Arab spirit and Arab scientists," he said. "Our Arab country has scientists, a scientific expertise and an extraordinary energy that qualifies them to compete in the race for development and innovation in the Space sector and reach the" ". excellence and leadership. "

"We launched several months ago the first satellite in the hands of the Emirates … We are working on the construction of the first Arab and Islamic probe on Mars … and our ambition is to record Arab successes at the most. high point of the universe, "he said. "We are extending our hands, expertise and resources to Arab scientists who share our dream and ambition to build a better future for our country."

"The satellite is a message sent by the United Arab Emirates to the Arab peoples: we can build a bright future for all," he said.

During the opening session of the conference, which will be held from 21 to 21 March, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended a presentation on the achievements of the national space sector in the UAE. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and HE Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cabinet and the future.

He also visited the exhibition accompanying the conference, highlighting a number of national and international business platforms involved and experiencing a number of projects from the Emirates Space Agency.

The launch of the "Arab Group for Space Cooperation" in Abu Dhabi is an initiative of the United Arab Emirates, with the participation of eleven Arab countries, which aims to set up a system for collecting technical capabilities, qualifications and scientific frameworks to work on advanced projects to promote the efforts of the global scientific community to explore space. Qualify and train executives who can prepare generations of young Arabs for joint projects to achieve their goals.

The launch of the group coincides with a renewed interest in the region for the entry and development of the space sector and associated science, both by creating national space agencies and agencies or by launching satellites. for commercial and educational purposes. The development of the national space sector in the state, especially in recent years, which have witnessed many important achievements.

The World Space Conference emphasizes the opportunities for cooperation and partnership offered by the space sector, as well as the newest and most dynamic space programs of States, their cooperation and integration, as well as the examination of new technologies and its role in changing the characteristics of the space sector. Attract future generations to lead the sector and rehabilitate skills to build more prosperous and secure communities.

Mr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Humaid Al-Falasi, Minister Delegate for Higher Education and Advanced Skills and President of the Emirati Space Agency, emphasized the importance of this event. "The organization of the World Space Congress is part of the Emirati Space Agency's sustained efforts.In order to advance and develop the global space sector's links, further promote the world's space industry." exchange of knowledge, build cooperative relationships and build partnerships with key players in the sector to achieve the desired goal of space science for the benefit of all humankind and improve its conditions. "

He said the world space sector is about to take another step in technological development: more and more countries are entering the space business category. The growing demand for various space services and the growing role of the private sector have been experiencing the fastest pace in the sector for decades. This requires that all parties involved coordinate their efforts, form partnerships and develop optimal plans and strategies.

He stressed that the UAE was the best place to consider these opportunities as it was the largest space sector in the region, highlighting the state's growing position as an active and ambitious contributor to the scene in the space sector and its leadership in future efforts to secure investment in the sector's capabilities and opportunities. Sustainable development of societies.

HE the State Minister for Higher Education and Advanced Skills, President of the Emirati Space Agency, reviewed the achievements of the national space sector over the last two years since the first session of the conference, which included the launch of the "National Space Program", the largest scientific plan of its kind in the region. The satellite "Khalifa Sat" was developed by a team of UAE engineers at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, Yahah 3, to reach state services via a network of satellites in 145 country. At his assembly, as well as the selection of the first astronauts to represent the state in the International Space Station and all international forums.

He pointed out that the satellite development process will constitute a vast area for ambitious Arab young people with advanced scientific knowledge, to highlight their capabilities and skills as part of a project to serve the region. , and that will contribute to the scientific balance of the Arabs.

The conference brought together a broad global participation of space agency leaders from around the world, as well as leaders of leading aerospace companies, as well as representatives of government agencies, organizations and organizations. and leading institutions, researchers and academics to discuss a range of key issues related to the sector, policies and strategies. Space projects at the forefront of space exploration technology and means to develop qualified executives to lead the sector, in addition to promoting the development of space technology, analysis and development of space strategies commercial.

The Emirates space agency has announced its intention to send a group of plant seeds to the International Space Station for astronauts aboard the station to examine them in order to plant them in space.

The seeds to be sent to the station are intended for palms and algae, where they will be tested to determine the spatial conditions such as lack of gravity, water and other experiences.

"This important initiative is part of the strategic objectives of the Agency to encourage scientific research and innovation, as well as to prepare the next generation of space industry leaders through a series of educational programs, "said HE Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, General Manager of the Emirates Space Agency. Will enable many students across the country to improve their understanding of the themes of agriculture in space and other related fields. "

"This initiative fits into a series of state-of-the-art exploration projects in March, including the March 2117 project, which includes a series of initiatives to promote human knowledge on Mars, and the scientific city. Mars, the largest space city to be built on Earth – an area of ​​one million and 900,000 square feet, to be a viable model for the application on Mars. "

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