MBRSC celebrates its 18th anniversary with a gala ceremony at the Museum of the Future

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) celebrated its 18th anniversary with a gala ceremony held at the Museum of the Future, in the presence of the Centre’s employees, including the management team, engineers and astronauts.

The event began with the opening speech of Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General, MBRSCduring which he highlighted the decision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubaifor establishing the Center in 2006 and the vital role of the Center team in advancing the UAE’s space sector while solidifying the country’s position as a leader in global space exploration.

He further emphasized that these achievements would not have been possible without the continued support of the wise leadership led by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyanand His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The event also saw the astronaut Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, He addressed the meeting and presented a contest for the Center team with prizes for the winners.

During the event, the Center’s management honored the teams of the Zayed Ambition 2 mission, the PHI-Demo satellite, the Emirates Lunar Mission and SpaceOps 2023, in recognition of their efforts in supporting the projects. The Center also honored employees who have worked for more than 10 years, while distinguished employees from all departments were also recognized, with Salem Humaid AlMarri giving them commemorative shields.

AlMarri saying,

“As we commemorate the 18th anniversary of MBRSC, we proudly reflect on a journey that began with the ambitious vision of empowering our youth, the cornerstone of our remarkable achievements. Our first mission was not just to source talent but to mold leaders, creating a legacy of excellence spanning multiple sectors. From the beginning, our focus has been on nurturing minds capable of serving our nation with distinction. This dedication has borne fruit in numerous success stories and these achievements are a testament to the unwavering spirit” AND ability from our team at MBRSC. “Our trust in our people is boundless, and it is on this basis that we commit to continue advancing our projects and missions that will keep the UAE at the forefront of global space efforts.”

News source: Emirates News Agency