Dubai Residency Celebrates the Launch of MBZ-SAT
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai celebrated the launch of “Mohammed bin Zayed Sat” (MBZ-Sat).
It welcomed UAE’s visitors at Dubai Airports by stamping passports with its logo.
Marking a new Emirati achievement in the space sector.
This gesture honors the launch of Mohammed bin Zayed Sat.
Which is a significant milestone reflecting the leadership’s ambitious vision.
The Most Advanced Satellite in Mena Region .
After its successful launch into space, the Centre confirmed the efficiency of MBZ-SAT systems.
With this achievement, the mission of the region’s most advanced satellite officially begins, providing data to support development worldwide.
On Tuesday evening, the most advanced satellite in the region, was successfully launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, USA, aboard the Falcon 9 rocket operated by SpaceX.
MBZ-SAT represents a transformative step in the UAE’s space exploration journey.
It was developed entirely by Emirati hands at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stressed that the new comprehensive economic partnership agreements signed today between the UAE and Kenya, New Zealand and Malaysia constitute a strong push to continue the momentum of… pic.twitter.com/2wdggaDlZp
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Developed by Emirati Hands to Manage World Disasters
The satellite contributes to disaster management and life improvement.
By the production of high-resolution images around the clock, with detail precision under one square meter.
Its imaging capabilities are ten times more efficient than the center’s current systems.
Moreover, it can deliver captured data three times faster, enhancing real-time applications for various sectors.
Experts confirmed that the launch of MBZ-Sat, proudly stamped with “Made in the UAE,” represents a significant technical and economic achievement for the UAE.
The UAE has long envisioned a strong presence in space exploration, translating this vision into reality through numerous projects and initiatives.
This enhances its prominence and status in the space sector both regionally and internationally.
