https://spacewatch.global/tag/h-h-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/h-h-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/emirates-want-to-land-on-moon-in-first-arab-lunar-mission/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26654&preview=true&preview_id=26654 Emirates want to land on Moon in first Arab lunar mission]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/uae-leadership-honour-uae-hope-probe-team/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24712&preview=true&preview_id=24712 Their Highnesses honoured the team members for their exceptional achievement, which culminated in the successful launch of the Probe as the first-ever Arab interplanetary exploration mission to Mars to coincide with the nation’s 50th anniversary.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/emirates-mars-mission-highlights-the-power-of-hope/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=22031 The Emirates News Agency reports that the UAE's Emirates Mars Mission is getting excellent press coverage in the region.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/uae-space-law-details-announced-to-facilitate-space-sector-development/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19890 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/uaes-mohammed-bin-rashid-attends-installation-of-final-component-of-hope-probe-for-emirates-mars-mission/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19685 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has said that the Hope Probe mission, also called the Emirates Mars Mission, is a testament to the capabilities of the youth of the UAE.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/uae-leaders-autograph-mars-hope-probe-prior-to-july-2020-launch/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18478 Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said that that UAE, under the leadership of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has become the center to reignite the Arab civilization, and an inspirational story for future generations, and a message of hope for the region and the world for a better future.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/dubais-dtec-holds-space-innovation-and-entrepreneur-day/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:50 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17815 Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), hosted its third quarterly Dtec Forum of 2019, dedicated to space innovation with the aim of encouraging local and regional entrepreneurs and investors to join the space race.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/12/uaes-mbrsc-launches-second-round-of-astronaut-applications/ Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17572 Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to open registration for the second edition of the UAE Astronaut Programme. The move marks the start of a new phase of the UAE’s space exploration journey.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/frances-cnes-discusses-uae-space-cooperation-at-dubai-airshow-2019/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17204 Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) President Jean-Yves Le Gall was at the opening ceremony of the Dubai Airshow 2019, attended by His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Dubai. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/uaes-mbrsc-partners-with-roscosmos-for-uae-analog-sirius-mission-simulating-mars-environment/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 06:00:39 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16867 The UAE, represented by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has launched the UAE Sirius Mission, in partnership with the Roscosmos Space Agency’s Scientific International Research In a Unique terrestrial Station (SIRIUS) analog at Russia’s IBMP Ground-based Experimental Complex, NEK, in Moscow.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/uaes-mbrsc-receives-iaf-flag-for-2020s-71st-international-astronautical-congress-in-dubai/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16727 The UAE, represented by Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Director-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), received the organising committee flag for the 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which is set to be held in Dubai in 2020.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/uae-unveils-national-space-strategy-2030-and-national-space-investment-plan/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16446 The UAE Space Agency, UAESA, has announced the details of its National Space Strategy 2030 and National Space Investment Plan, complementing the regulatory and legislative framework of the UAE’s national space sector and in line with the strategic objectives of the Agency.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/emirati-astronaut-hazza-al-mansoori-returns-safely-to-earth-after-historic-mission/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16282 Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Emirati astronaut, along with astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksey Ovchinin, returned to Earth safely, after completing his eight-day scientific mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The hatch closing of the Soyuz MS-12 took place at 8:20 am UAE time.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/uaes-hope-mars-mission-probe-nears-completion-set-for-third-quarter-2020-launch/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13697 The UAE Space Agency and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, have announced that 85 percent of the Hope Probe project has been completed.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/04/uae-selects-hazzaa-al-mansoori-as-first-emirati-astronaut-to-international-space-station/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:00:40 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13530 The UAE's Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it has selected Hazzaa Al Mansoori as the prime astronaut and Sultan Al Neyadi as the backup astronaut for the International Space Station (ISS) mission. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/cness-jean-yves-le-gall-in-abu-dhabi-for-bilateral-talks-gsc-and-to-present-iac-2020-to-dubai/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13195 A delegation from the French national space agency, the Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) attended the third Global Space Congress (GSC) held in Abu Dhabi from 19 to 21 March 2019, organized by the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) under the high patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Dubai.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/pan-arab-group-for-space-collaboration-founded-in-abu-dhabi/ Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13150 Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the second edition of the Global Space Congress commenced on 19 March 2019 in Abu Dhabi.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/03/uaes-cabinet-approves-emirati-national-space-strategy-2030/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 06:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=13015 The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted the National Space Strategy 2030 during its meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/10/uaes-khalifasat-successfully-launched-from-japans-tanegashima-space-centre/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11044 The UAE's KhalifaSat high-resolution Earth observation satellite was successfully launched into orbit on board a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) H-IIA satellite launch vehicle from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre at 13:08hrs Japanese time (08:08hrs UAE time) on Monday, 29 October 2018.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/09/uae-names-first-two-astronauts-for-russian-training-and-iss-stay/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 05:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10255 The United Arab Emirates has announced the names of its first two astronauts – one of whom will be launched by Russia to the International Space Station (ISS) in April 2019.]]>