Review of Preliminary Design for The UAE Asteroid Mission
The UAE Asteroid Mission held a review of the preliminary design for the mission between February 19 and 21, 2024.
This review aimed to ensure the success and safety of the space mission, and to highlight the latest details and developments surrounding it.
UAE is Shaping the Exploration of Space.
H.E Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency stressed on the UAE role.
As the UAE contributes in shaping the global space exploration landscape.
This is by adopting ambitious missions and implementing the highest standards of quality and safety.
The final stage of the UAE Asteroid Mission design represents more than just a technical step.
It reflects the strategic vision and the continuous development.
Which support the achievement of the mission scientific goals and strengthen its leading position in this vital sector.
Participants in the Series of Meetings:
- The scientific team of the UAE Asteroid Mission
- Leaders and staff of the UAE Space Agency
- Strategic partners and knowledge partners
- Companies and institutions from the private and public sectors on a national level
The UAE Asteroid Mission Details:
- Duration: 13 years:
- 6 years to develop and design the spacecraft
- 7 years to explore the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter
- Conducting a series of close flybys to collect first-time data on 7 asteroids in the main belt
- Mission concludes with the seventh asteroid, “Justicia”
- The “MBR Explorer” spacecraft carries a suite of advanced scientific instruments
Scientific objectives:
- Understanding the origins and evolution of water-rich asteroids
- Assessing the potential use of asteroids as resources for future space exploration missions
- Measuring the surface composition, geology, and internal density of several asteroids in the main belt
- Measuring temperature and thermophysical properties on multiple asteroids to evaluate their surface evolution and history
National participation in the mission:
The national team participating in the mission includes graduates from the National Space Academy.
In addition to several national companies are leading the design of the lander for the Justicia asteroid.
This participation contributes to strengthening the future capabilities and potential of the national space sector.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made a working visit to the friendly Federal Republic of Germany.
The visit came within the framework of the keenness to strengthen friendly relations and comprehensive strategic partnership 🤝 pic.twitter.com/BjKnHFz426
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) February 21, 2024
Collaboration with academic institutions:
The list of instrument development partners includes Khalifa University and New York University Abu Dhabi.
In addition to the National Center for Space Science and Technology at the United Arab Emirates University.
The UAE Asteroid Mission is an ambitious endeavor that will contribute to expanding human knowledge about our solar system.
It also highlights the UAE’s commitment to supporting science, technology, and innovation.
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