The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, MBRSC, will participate in the 68th International Astronautical Congress, in Adelaide, Australia, between 25th and 29th September, 2017.

The Congress is one of the leading space conferences worldwide, attended by presidents and CEOs of international space agencies, decision-makers, researchers, academics and professionals in the space sector from 70 countries.

During the Congress, MBRSC will showcase its space projects and programmes either launched by the Centre or delegated to it, under the umbrella of the National Space Programme, which includes the Emirates Mars Mission - Hope Mission, National Astronaut Programme, Integrated Satellite Manufacturing Programme and Mars 2117. The Centre will highlight its plans and strategies for implementation, as well as its vision for the future of the space sector in the UAE and the world.

Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, Director-General of the MBRSC, said, "For the second year in a row, MBRSC will be participating in the International Astronautical Congress, IAC, which we consider an important platform that brings together space professionals from around the world, to enhance the development and growth of the space industry globally."

"The Centre is looking forward to highlighting the competitive features of the UAE space sector internationally, especially after the announcement of National Space Programme strategy. The UAE’s participation in IAC 2017 is distinctive, since the International Astronautic Federation will announce the host city of the 71st edition, and MBRSC has submitted an official bid proposal to host it in Dubai in 2020," he added.

During the participation, the MBRSC team will present several research papers on Earth observation, space applications, and other aspects related to space exploration and educational initiatives.