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Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center

AE
gov civilFounded 2015
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) in Dubai will develop the small UAE rover for inclusion on Chang’e-7.

Mentioned as: Mohammed bin Rashid Space CenterTechnical ProductSep 19, 2022UAE rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-7 lunar south pole mission

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre signed a contract with Axiom Space for a long-duration International Space Station mission launching as soon as spring 2023.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterOrg RelationshipJul 18, 2022UAE announces plans for radar satellite constellation and space fund

Axiom Space and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre signed an agreement on 2022-04-29 for an Emirati astronaut to fly to the ISS on the Crew-6 mission.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterOrg RelationshipApr 30, 2022Emirati astronaut to fly long-duration space station mission

Mission 1 (M1) aims to deliver lunar payloads for the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and commercial firms in Japan and Canada.

Mentioned as: Mohammed bin Rashid Space CentreTechnical ProductApr 22, 2022Japan’s ispace negotiating first commercial moon landing insurance

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre is planning a second, more advanced lunar rover that could launch in 2024.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterOrg RelationshipOct 28, 2021U.A.E. examining options for future human spaceflight missions

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus Defence and Space on 2021-10-27 to collaborate on a rover experiment to study lunar regolith adhesion to different materials.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterOrg RelationshipOct 28, 2021U.A.E. examining options for future human spaceflight missions

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre selected SpaceX to launch MBZ SAT in the second half of 2023.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterOrg RelationshipOct 27, 2021SpaceX to launch Emirati imaging satellite

Viasat intends to use the Dubai office to expand its relationship with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CentreTechnical ProductOct 26, 2021Viasat Builds on Presence in the Middle East with New Dubai Office

On its first mission, ispace’s lander is planned to deliver payloads for the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and commercial customers.

Mentioned as: Mohammed bin Rashid Space CentreTechnical ProductOct 20, 2021Axiom Asia Private Capital invests in ispace’s Series C Extension Round

RUAG Space partnered with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to deliver the LEORIX generation of GNSS navigation receivers for Low Earth Orbit missions.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterOrg RelationshipOct 20, 2021RUAG Space partners with the UAE’s MBRSC to provide satellite navigation services

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre builds and operates Earth observation satellites and offers imaging and data analysis services to clients worldwide.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CentreTechnical ProductOct 19, 2021Satellite Navigation Services To Be Provided Via RUAG Space + MBRSC Partnership

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre launched KhalifaSat, the first Emirati-made satellite, in 2018.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterNarrative GeneralOct 19, 2021Satellite Navigation Services To Be Provided Via RUAG Space + MBRSC Partnership

RUAG Space partnered with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to deliver the LEORIX generation of GNSS navigation receivers for LEO.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CentreOrg RelationshipOct 19, 2021Satellite Navigation Services To Be Provided Via RUAG Space + MBRSC Partnership

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre launched DubaiSat-1 in 2009 and DubaiSat-2 in 2013.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterNarrative GeneralOct 19, 2021Satellite Navigation Services To Be Provided Via RUAG Space + MBRSC Partnership

ispace’s first mission lander will deliver payloads for the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and three companies that received awards under the Canadian Space Agency’s Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program.

Mentioned as: Mohammed bin Rashid Space CentreOrg RelationshipAug 25, 2021ispace Plans to Collaborate on Lunar Resources Extraction Rover with Haptic Robotic Arm and Mixed Reality (XR) Functions

On its first mission, ispace’s lander will deliver payloads for the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and three companies awarded under the Canadian Space Agency’s Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program.

Mentioned as: Mohammed bin Rashid Space CentreOrg RelationshipAug 4, 2021ispace Raises $46 Million in Series C Funding with New Funds Going Toward Mission 2 & 3

The Mission 1 lander will carry the Rashid lunar rover developed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre of the United Arab Emirates.

Mentioned as: Mohammed bin Rashid Space CentreTechnical ProductAug 4, 2021Japanese lunar lander company ispace raises $46 million

ispace and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre planned to transport the Rashid lunar rover to the Moon in 2022.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CentreTechnical ProductMay 27, 2021ispace to Transport Canadian AI Technology to the Moon

ispace’s Mission 1 lander is carrying the Rashid rover developed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center of the United Arab Emirates.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CenterTechnical ProductMay 27, 2021Companies and government agencies announce plans for lunar rover projects

AAC Clyde Space has been selected by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to deliver a 0.2 MEUR computer system for the Rashid lunar rover.

Mentioned as: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space CentreTechnical ProductMay 5, 2021AAC Clyde Space’s Computer System Order For Lunar Mission
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