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UAE engineers prepare to ship DubaiSat-1 to launch base
The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST) announced that UAE engineers and scientists have completed the final preparations on DubaiSat-1, which is due to be launched on board a Russian Dnepr rocket on July 25 of this year.
- WAM
- Published: 08:32 June 21, 2009
Dubai: The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science & Technology (EIAST) announced that UAE engineers and scientists have completed the final preparations on DubaiSat-1, which is due to be launched on board a Russian Dnepr rocket on July 25 of this year.
Final tests and equipment safety preparations have been completed successfully and the UAE team are currently preparing to ship DubaiSat-1 from the factory in Korea to its launch base in Kazakhstan.
DubaiSat-1, which is a stepping stone in the UAE's attempt to create a sound infrastructure that enables the collection of space and earth observation data for the comprehensive development of the nation, highlights the commitment of EIAST to create a knowledge based economy.
His Excellency Mr Ahmed Al Mansoori, Director General and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of EIAST, said, "The successful completion of the final stages of DubaiSat-1 by the team of UAE national experts including engineers and specialists working on the project, have underscored the reputation of the UAE as a key player in space research. We are glad that our youth is part of space technology research, a testament to the tremendous talent amongst UAE youngsters."
Al Mansoori added, "The development of a satellite is a very complicated process and what we have achieved so far can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of our engineers and scientists. DubaiSat-1 will undoubtedly be a sterling addition to the UAE's strategic accomplishments."
The launch of DubaiSat-1 consists of three segments; space, ground and actual launch. The ground segment comprises mission control station, image receiving and processing station, and antenna and RF subsystem. Images from DubaiSat-1 can be used for many applications such as urban development, scientific research, telecommunications, transportation, civil engineering & constructions, mapping and GIS.
EIAST is currently focused on research in four areas: observation and fog forecast; use of satellite pictures in predicting sand storms; quality of water in the Gulf region - especially the effect of waste distillation in environment and marine life surrounding the oceans existing in the UAE; and ways to improve the clarity of satellite pictures.
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