Hamad bin Mohammed: UAE shifts from space ambitions to active role
The United Arab Emirates has achieved a significant milestone in the space sector, as His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the development of an advanced landing spacecraft in less than two years, as part of an asteroid belt exploration mission. The explorer, which will be launched aboard the "Mohammed bin Rashid Explorer" in 2028, will travel approximately five billion kilometers to study seven asteroids, including the asteroid "Güstitje 269," believed to have formed in the outer regions of the solar system. The program aims to provide scientific insights into the distribution of water and organic materials. It is part of the UAE’s strategy to enhance its capabilities in the space sector, which has investments worth 44 billion AED, with plans to double its revenue by 60% by 2031.
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