Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
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| Formed | February 6, 2006 (as EIAST) |
| Jurisdiction | Emirate government of Dubai |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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| Website | www |
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), encompassing the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) is a Dubai government organisation working on the UAE space program which includes various space satellite projects and the Emirates Mars Mission. The centre is also actively working to promote space science and research in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, established The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) on 6 February 2006. On 17 April 2015, the law for establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre was issued by His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, incorporating EIAST into it.
MBRSC contributes towards the development of various sectors within the United Arab Emirates and across the globe, using data from UAE satellites and various applications related to space science. The centre is at the forefront of promoting space science and scientific research in the UAE and the region. MBRSC also provides support to various organisations in the management of natural disasters, rescue missions, environmental monitoring and land planning using Earth imagery sent back from UAE satellites, including DubaiSat-1 and DubaiSat-2.
To establish a research and knowledge-based economy in the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a law in 2015 to establish the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. MBRSC was tasked to support the country's efforts in the field of space; to supervise the design, manufacturing and launch of Al Amal, or ‘Hope’ probe, the Arab world’s first Mars probe; and to build an integrated infrastructure for manufacturing satellites and taking advantage of their various applications.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a decree to appoint H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, as Chairman and general supervisor of the strategic plans and projects of MBRSC in June 2015.
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