UAE Space Agency Hosts ‘Future of Space Forum’ at 2024 World Government Summit
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The UAE Space Agency hosted the Future of Space Forum on February 14, on the sidelines of its participation in the 11th World Government Summit (WGS).
The summit took place in Dubai from February 12 to 14 under the theme “Shaping the governments of the future.” This supports the Agency’s vision of highlighting the role of the space sector in shaping the future.
Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and President of the UAE Space Agency, saying,
“In a world marked by unprecedented geopolitical changes, space is emerging as a vital field for collaboration and innovation.”
Al Amiri aggregate,
“Today there is an urgent need to establish efficient international governance that guarantees the sustainability and safety of space activities. “Space is more than a simple arena for technological competition, as it constitutes a platform for international cooperation to support the sustainability of human civilization.”
Al Amiri continued,
“The United Arab Emirates has made great strides in space exploration by transforming ambitious ideas into successful space projects that support scientific and development goals. “We have used new opportunities to enhance our country’s position as a global center for space innovation and investment in space technology and scientific research.”
Al Amiri noted,
“Today’s challenges represent an opportunity to build a mutual future based on innovation, sustainability, shared responsibility and working with international partners to ensure the safety and sustainability of the space environment for generations to come.”
Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agencysaying,
“The Future of Space Forum, which brings together leading space experts, reflects an important milestone in our vision to discuss current challenges and shape the future of this vital sector.”
Al Qubaisi aggregate,
“By organizing this forum and similar events, the UAE Space Agency is committed to offering key contributions to support international efforts, the global scientific community and knowledge sharing in space. The forum focuses on innovation in space technology, space exploration, space security and sustainability of space activities to develop innovative solutions and identify new opportunities for growth and development.”
The forum featured a session titled “Beyond the Sphere of Fiction: The New Frontiers of Science,” featuring Atsushi SAIKI, Chief Revenue Officer of iSpace in Japan, Karim Michel Sabbagh, CEO of Space42, Dr Ray Johnson, CEO of TII, and Neil Morisetti, Vice Dean of Public Policy at the UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences in the United Kingdom. In this session, participants discussed how to transform ideas into tangible space innovations and achievements in spaceflight, planetary exploration and the development of international space stations, which in the past were mere ideas.
In the session, “The potential of the space sector in the Middle East”, participants discussed the evolution of the sector in the Middle East, including current gaps and opportunities. They also discussed achievements such as the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), the development of advanced satellites, among others. The session will be attended by Salem Al Qubaisi, Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al-Aseeri, Executive Director of the Bahrain National Space Science Agency, Dr. Sherif Mohamed Sedky, Executive Director of the Egyptian Space Agency, and Dr. Shareef AlRomaithi , CEO of Madari Space.
Furthermore, in “Design of a mission to the asteroid belt”, Mohsen Al Awadhi, program director of the Emirates mission to the asteroid belt (EMA) and Amer Al Ghafri, Deputy Director General of the Aerospace Space Engineering Sector at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center provided an overview of the design and management of space missions, the innovative solutions and highly advanced technology used in the missions, and the main risks and high costs associated with sending missions to space.
The session also discussed the UAE’s vision in designing space missions to reflect national ambitions and its commitment to innovation and sustainable development, through projects such as the Emirates Mars Mission, as well as its focus on scientific research and the development of local technological capabilities in cooperation with international agencies. partners.
Additionally, the session shed light on the future of space mission design and the fundamental changes that have occurred as a result of Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing, autonomous systems and costs. They also explored developing scientific and engineering skills to be able to work efficiently, as this opens horizons for new and innovative applications in space exploration. The session was moderated by Hoor AlMazmi, leader of the EMA scientific team.
In a session titled “24 hours on the International Space Station,” Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata and Emirati astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansoori presented a global vision of life and work in space. They shared their experiences and the challenges they faced during their missions, the astronauts’ daily routines, and glimpses of the most inspiring moments they witnessed in space.
The Forum concluded with “The Ripple Effect of Space Exploration on the Next Generation,” by Dr. James Green, retired NASA Chief Scientist. Through this session, Green highlighted the importance of motivating and inspiring young people to participate in science and technology, and encouraging them to contribute to the future of space exploration.
In his final comments, Aartie Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), highlighted the importance of international cooperation to achieve joint scientific advances, exchange of knowledge and innovations that allow humanity to face global challenges and ensure the preservation of resources for future generations.
Holla-Maini They discussed space exploration, the development of space applications and the promotion of education and scientific research in this vital field to open new horizons for human progress. He also addressed the importance of improving international law to ensure the peaceful use of space and adopting an integrated approach that reflects accountability and transparency.
He Forum on the future of space is a unique platform that brings together experts, scientists, policymakers and decision makers to exchange ideas and visions of the future, and offer diverse insights in the field of space exploration.
The 11th WGS was held from February 12 to 14, 2024, under the theme “Shaping the governments of the future.” The summit was attended by heads of state and government officials, more than 85 international and regional organizations, 140 governments and an elite group of leaders and experts, in the presence of more than 4,000 participants.
News source: Emirates News Agency
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