MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT represent distinct yet complementary technologies, working in tandem to provide a more comprehensive picture of Earth than ever before.
Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre
Under the new accord, CNES will supply Rashid Rover 2 with two cameras and a CASPEX module.
The agreement sets a framework for UAE–Colombia cooperation in space science, focusing on research, innovation, knowledge transfer and data exchange.
The project is supported by the UAE Space Agency, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs.
A team of six UAEU students will study harmonic motion and damping in microgravity, aiming to better understand physical behavior in space versus Earth.
Emirati high school students must submit their CVs by June 20, 2025, to register.
MBRSC is seeking UAE nationals aged 30-55, in good health, with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

