https://spacewatch.global/tag/uae-astronaut-programme/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:46:09 +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/uae-astronaut-programme/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2021/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-uae-through-the-deserts-and-into-space/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:00:04 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35340 From pearl diving to the discovery of oil and gas to exploring space, the UAE has emerged as a force to be reckoned with all its endeavours. The exemplary vision of the nation’s forefathers has been shouldered by its citizens and has in turn catapulted the UAE to reinforce its ability to excel across all domains. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/04/emirates-name-first-female-arab-astronaut/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31795&preview=true&preview_id=31795 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) named its first female astronaut, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said. “Today we announce two new Emirati astronauts, among them the first female Arab astronaut. We congratulate them and count on them to raise the name of the UAE ever higher in space.”]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/space-cafe-webtalk-recap-salem-al-marri-on-uae-space-programme/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24593&preview=true&preview_id=24593 In this week’s Space Cafè WebTalk, Salem Al Marri, Assistant Director General for Scientific and Technical Affairs, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/07/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-webtalk-33-minutes-with-salem-al-marri-on-28-july-2020/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=24077 Join SpaceWatch.Global for an interesting and informative Space Café WebTalk featuring Salem Al Marri, Assistant Director General for Scientific and Technical Affairs, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai, UAE and Head of the UAE Astronaut Programme]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/04/uaes-mbrsc-extends-astronaut-programme-applications-to-1-may-2020/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=21146 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it is extending the registration deadline for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme to 1 May 2020, to find the next two Emirati astronauts who will join the UAE's astronaut corps and further the country's ambition for crewed space exploration.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/spacewatchgl-op-ed-the-right-elements-for-a-thriving-uae-space-sector/ Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19454 Along the sidelines of local and international events, my colleagues and I at the UAE Space Agency meet with a myriad of official delegations and representatives to discuss opportunities for cooperation and the state of the global space sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/01/uaes-mbrsc-extends-deadline-for-second-astronaut-search-to-31-march-2020/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=18711 Given the very large turnout for registration to the second batch seeking to join the UAE Astronaut Programme, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has extended the deadline for application submissions until 31 March 2020, aimed at providing Emiratis aspiring to engage in scientific exploration and manned space missions the opportunity to enrol in the programme.]]> 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/uae-space-agency-hosts-fourth-arab-space-dialogue-at-2019-dubai-airshow/ Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=17126 The UAE Space Agency has announced its participation in Dubai Airshow 2019 as part of the efforts to enhance its international presence and showcase its current projects and future plans.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/uaes-mbrsc-hosts-22nd-iaa-human-in-space-symposium-in-dubai/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16985 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) launched the 22nd edition of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Humans in Space Symposium (HIS) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The UAE is the first country in the MENA region to host this conference, from 11 to 14 November 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/11/uaes-mbrsc-hosts-4th-young-professional-in-space-conference-in-dubai/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16864 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) launched the fourth edition of the Young Professionals in Space (YPS) Conference, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.]]> 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-and-russia-boost-space-cooperation-with-putin-abu-dhabi-visit/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16457 Following his successful visit to Saudi Arabia, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, on 15-16 October 2019 where UAE-Russian space cooperation featured prominently on the diplomatic agenda.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/10/uaes-hazza-al-mansorri-receives-heros-welcome-in-abu-dhabi-after-historic-space-mission/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16410 His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday, 12 October 2019, welcomed Hazza Al Mansoori, the UAE's first astronaut, as he returned to the UAE after eight days in space.]]> 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/2019/09/uaes-first-astronaut-hazza-al-mansoori-begins-stint-on-board-international-space-station/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16208 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has announced that the Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft, carrying the first Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori, along with Oleg Skripochka and Jessica Meir, successfully docked with the International Space Station, ISS. This marks the beginning of the first spaceflight to be undertaken by an Emirati astronaut and first visit by an Arab astronaut to the ISS.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/09/spacewatchgl-oped-heres-how-the-emirati-astronauts-get-fit-and-focused-for-the-uaes-first-mission-to-space/ Sun, 22 Sep 2019 08:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16053 The UAE’s first astronaut, Major Hazza Al Mansouri, takes off for the eight-day mission on September 25 at 5.56pm. When his spacecraft docks with the International Space Station (ISS) at midnight, he will become the first Arab to set foot there.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/09/uaes-mbrsc-and-japans-jaxa-sign-stem-education-agreement-for-use-of-iss-kibo-technology/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=16008 The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) of the United Arab Emirates and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will cooperatively perform an educational project that uses JAXA’s "Int-Ball", a camera robot for the International Space Station, when the UAE astronaut gets on board the International Space Station for the first time.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/nanoracks-delivers-uae-science-experiments-to-iss-for-upcoming-emirati-astronaut-mission/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15434 The 18th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station from SpaceX delivered a historic mission for NanoRacks. NanoRacks, the leading provider of commercial access to low-Earth orbit, transported the materials for the science experiments that will be conducted by the first Emirati astronaut upon his arrival to the International Space Station (ISS) in late September 2019.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/05/uaes-mbrsc-hosts-stem-education-science-in-space-workshop-for-emirati-students/ Fri, 17 May 2019 05:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14138 The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, has organised a 'Science in Space' workshop, where students had the opportunity to conduct experiments that an astronaut would implement aboard the International Space Station, ISS.]]>