Our Missions
First mission to provide a comprehensive picture of the Martian atmosphere and its layers ..Read More
Building the knowledge and research necessary for the UAE to contribute to a sustainable ..Read More
Design, manufacture, and operation of technologically advanced Earth observation satellites. ..Read More
Preparing Emirati astronauts for manned missions to the International Space Station (ISS) ..Read More
About Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), established in 2006, is a leading scientific and technological hub driving the UAE’s leadership in space services and exploration. MBRSC has grown to become the incubator of the UAE National Space Programme, fostering innovation and excellence in the space sector.
Track KHALIFASAT
KhalifaSat is one of the world’s most technologically advanced remote sensing observation satellites and the first 100% designed and manufactured in the United Arab Emirates. It was launched into low Earth orbit (Approximately 613 km in altitude) in October 2018, beginning a 5-year mission to capture and transmit high-quality detailed images of Earth to the MBRSC in Dubai.
- Launch: 29th October 2018
- Location: Tanegashima Space Centre, Japan
- Rocket: H-IIA rocket
- Mission: Provides detailed 3D imagery, with a GSD of 0.7 m panchromatic and 2.98 GSD in four multispectral bands