The meeting will also serve as a collaborative platform to announce new research and educational opportunities in the field.
Salem Humaid AlMarri
Following its launch, MBZ-Sat will be operated and monitored from the Mission Control Centre at MBRSC.
The Earth-observation CubeSat project is being developed by HCT students under the expert guidance of MBRSC engineers.
The event also saw the participation of astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori, Astronauts Office Manager, MBRSC; Nora AlMatrooshi, and Mohammad AlMulla.
MBRSC will take part in the Human Exploration Research Analogue project by sending an Emirati crew to live in a habitat in Houston.
The partnership between MBRSC and IDDK is a significant step in bringing the global scientific community closer, ushering in a new era of space biotechnology.
The 12U modular satellite platform is carrying two partner technology payloads by OQ Technology and SteamJet.
