UAE launch the era of manufacturing of all space

The United Arab Emirates will launch its Satellites satellite on Monday, paving the way for an integral manufacturing of space. With the arrival of Khalifa Sat, the number of Emirati satellites will be increased to nine, which is a very advanced step in the realization of its stated goal of launching 12 satellites. Industrialization to 2020 and the transformation of the space sector into one of the most important economic and investment sectors of the country.

This event, which will be watched live by millions of people around the world, will be of paramount importance for the UAE to enter history by creating the first satellite with expertise and expertise. 100% local support, opening a new phase of development and development at all levels.

Khalifa Sat marks a significant shift in the nature and form of UAE investments in the space sector, which amounted to nearly 22 billion dirhams by the middle of the year, including satellite data, satellite broadcasting, satellite maps, and surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

The Khalifa Sat satellite is one of the projects that reinforce this strategy, in particular because it is the third state to be launched for surveillance purposes. It was manufactured by a team of engineers at the Center and the first satellite to be developed in clean rooms in space technology laboratories. The Center, with 5 patents, makes it a sophisticated technical icon.

The high quality images provided by the satellite meet the needs of public and private companies and have been developed by 100% of Emirati talents. The first stages of industrialization in South Korea were launched and then transferred to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center, 100% dust free to complete the manufacturing process.

Khalifa Sat is capable of capturing high quality images that can compete with the most advanced satellites in the world. It is designed according to the strictest international standards for geometric accuracy and color accuracy, with a resolution of 0, 7 m and 4 m for multispectral bands.

Environmental monitoring

Once Khalifa Sat has reached its designated orbit, it will provide detailed images that can be used in multiple areas, including environmental monitoring, as well as detailed images of the study of areas, such as ice caps, and used for urban planning purposes, especially to ensure efficient use of land use, realistic proposals for infrastructure.

It will also provide images and analysis to quickly identify any changes in vegetation or coastal cover, all the more as many factors, such as major engineering and construction projects. and global warming, can result in environmental changes that can not be detected.

In the field of monitoring development trends and changes on the planet, a large part of its image will be used to meet the needs of this region, particularly by government agencies, so that its images are used in the design and the production of detailed maps of the region, especially as it covers many parts of the world.

Calendar

A detailed preliminary examination of the design, a review of all aspects of the satellite by the engineers of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center and a review of its detailed drawings covering all subsystems of the Moon, covering all electrical, mechanical and mechanical aspects. software, started in April 2014.

The manufacturing process was launched in May 2014 with the beginning of the lunar consolidation process with electronic modules and mechanical structure. In June, a second detailed design review was conducted in August to test the structural model, which included a thorough review of the vibratory environment to ensure that the successor to the SAT would withstand the launch. . .

A critical review of the design was undertaken in December 2014. The engineers presented the results of testing the evaluation system of manufacturing and assembly, and then the integration of the electronic satellite modules was completed in January and March 2015. This period was focused on the integration of all SAT units into a single structure.

Structural model

In February 2015, the new structural model was reviewed, including the review of various seismic environments to ensure its sustainability at launch, and in April 2015 the second critical review of the design.

Where all the engineers from all the departments met again to review the project, the test results of the different subsystems were presented and information was shared on the manufacturing, assembly, and assembly processes. future tests.

The operational units were manufactured and assembled during the period from July 2015 to February 2016. Several satellite modules were integrated, which required extreme precision and a very long duration. In September 2015, when the new satellite sensor was assembled with the optical telescope, tests were then performed to ensure 100% effective performance of the lunar camera.

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Following its launch, Khalifa Sat will become the most technologically advanced United Arab Emirates satellite in orbit around the Earth, between 580 and 620 km. The complete route will last about 100 minutes and will have a diameter of 3.3 meters. . Meters and 4 meters for multispectral bands.