The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has announced the successful launch of its first satellite, “Al Ain Sat-1,” built by the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS), an affiliate of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The satellite was launched using a Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket, and the center’s ground station successfully received the spacecraft’s inaugural signal.
On this occasion, Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to His Highness the UAE President and Chancellor of the UAEU, noted that the satellite launch is a watershed moment for the university. He described it as the outcome of the painstaking efforts of a team of academics and specialists working with prestigious international scientific institutions.
He emphasised that this incredible achievement marks a watershed moment in the university’s journey to leadership in scientific research and space sciences, representing the UAE’s wise leadership’s goal of strengthening the country’s role in space exploration and developing innovative technology solutions.
He added, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the task team responsible for this achievement and wish them continued success in completing the mission and achieving its objectives. “Al Ain Sat-1″ will significantly boost our capacity for remote sensing and give precise data to assist with sustainable development projects across all sectors of the country,” Nusseibeh stated.
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