In a historic milestone in the UAE’s space ambitions, the country is entering a new space partnership with sending its first Emirati astronaut into the orbit of the Moon. A significant step for deep space exploration will be marked through the new partnership between MBRSC (Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre) and Thales Alenia Space.
A Giant Leap for the UAE Space Program Witnessed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, this partnership will:
Lay the groundwork for the first astronaut from the UAE to orbit the Moon.
Develop the country’s lunar exploration capabilities.
Boost international collaborations in space technology
What It Means for the UAE
Places the UAE among the world’s premier nations that look beyond Earth’s orbit.
Aligns with long-term objectives of human spaceflight and lunar exploration.
Encourages the next generation of Emirati astronauts and scientists.
The country remains on course to be among the most prominent players in the global space race by virtue of its ambitious space missions and ambitious vision.
