Khalifa University of Science and Technology revealed the intensification of its preparations to launch three mini-satellites, of an educational and research nature, in the period from next September to March 2021, noting that the first satellite, “MeznSat,” will be launched from Russia on the “Soyuz” rocket in the last quarter of this year. This year, while the two satellites, MySat 2 and LightSat 1, will be launched from the United States of America early next year.
The university affirmed its support for the country’s space-related goals, and paved the way for the Hope Probe (the first probe in the Arab world to launch to Mars), by launching the first bachelor’s program in aerospace engineering and space science in the region in 2009, and launching the first specialization in space systems and technology within the master’s program. in the region in 2015, and the launch of the Yahsat Space Laboratory in 2016, with the aim of enabling researchers to make, examine and launch satellites, in addition to supervising the development of the mini-satellite “Mezn”. SAT, in cooperation with the Emirates Space Agency and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
The university indicated the launch of the university’s first mini-satellite, which was manufactured by students, and launched into outer space in November 2018, and the organization of the Emirati mini-satellite challenge in March 2019, in cooperation with the Emirates Space Agency, to give university students an opportunity for technological development in the field of space, and to pass… MySat 2 satellite design test in June 2019.
She pointed out that MeznSat, upon reaching its orbit, will measure the amount of methane and carbon dioxide and their distribution in the atmosphere using a scientific device that works with short-wave infrared radiation, specifically between (1000-1650 nm), where a team will Students monitor, process and analyze the data that it sends to the ground station at the Yahsat Laboratory at Khalifa University, and the ground station at the American University in Ras Al Khaimah.
She pointed out that the MySat 2 satellite is the second mini-satellite developed by her students at the Yahsat Space Laboratory in Abu Dhabi, as it allows the students to expand their knowledge and hone their skills by working in all stages of space missions.
Launching the university’s first mini-satellite, manufactured by students, into space in November 2018.
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