The conference aims to raise awareness and guide research activities, foster knowledge exchange and foster cooperation in line with the priorities of the UAE space sector.
UAE Space Agency will host the 1st Space Research Conference 2024 from October 8th to 10th. The event, part of World Space Week activities, is the first of its kind in the UAE and brings together a diverse group of leading academics, scientists, industry partners and decision-makers from around the world. The conference will be attended by His Excellency Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of Youth Affairs and UAE Astronaut, and several senior officials, marking a significant moment for the country’s space sector.
The conference aims to raise awareness, guide research efforts in line with UAE space sector priorities, foster knowledge exchange and foster collaboration among researchers, scientists and field experts. Additionally, we aim to strengthen partnerships to achieve common research goals and objectives. The Space Research Conference also introduces STEM students, researchers, science and technology professionals, and industry leaders to the latest research and innovations, discusses new developments, and explores various fields of space science and technology. Provides a platform to explore future prospects. It provides a platform that fosters collaboration opportunities between space and academic sectors.
“Space research is at the heart of human progress in understanding the universe and addressing challenges on Earth. This conference is an important platform for experts, academics, and industry leaders to come together and collaborate to explore new frontiers and drive innovation. By supporting initiatives like this, we are not only building a strong space ecosystem in the UAE, but also contributing to global efforts to push the boundaries of science and technology for the benefit of all. ” said His Excellency Minister Sultan Saif Al-Neyadi. In charge of state youth affairs.
“The Space Research Conference serves as an ideal platform to foster collaboration between researchers and academics, focusing on six key areas: satellite communications, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), Earth observation, and access to space. Aligning research efforts with the UAE’s space sector priorities across sustainability, space exploration and space situational awareness. The conference will also strengthen the country’s research capabilities and foster a culture of innovation and creativity. It reflects the UAE Space Agency’s commitment to developing talent and ensuring a positive contribution to the future of the national space sector,” said His Excellency Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director-General. Director General of UAE Space Agency.
On the sidelines of the conference, the UAE Space Agency will launch the Space Research Platform, an integrated platform and search engine containing the latest research, white papers, publications, scientific articles and more across various space-related fields. The platform also features a database of researchers who are contributing to the development of the UAE’s space sector. It includes over 450 scientific publications and brings together over 200 expert researchers in the space field, covering six major areas of the field.
The platform provides access to the latest research, publications and space-related resources and facilitates the exchange of information between researchers and experts. It also provides a dedicated space for researchers to showcase their work and share knowledge that advances advances in space exploration, technology, and other related fields.
The conference will include key public and academic collaborations from industry and academic partners such as Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center, Space42, Technology Innovation Institute (TII), National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), and Sharjah Academy of Astronomy and Space Sciences. Includes sessions and presentations. Technology, New York-Abu Dhabi University, Khalifa University in Madari, presentations by research participants.
The UAE Space Agency, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center, Space42 and TII will present a series of activities on the first day of the conference. The presentation will highlight the latest developments in space technology and highlight future opportunities in this important field. Participants will be able to network and exchange expertise with leading institutions and companies.
A “Space for Sustainability” hackathon will also be held on the first day. This two-day event is organized in partnership with Space42, Planet, Thales and Youth Councils. It aims to use space technology to address sustainability challenges. 60 experts and leaders, and 18 entrepreneurial teams, will focus on five climate-related areas, including flood-related disaster management, loss and damage caused by climate control, air quality monitoring and forecasting, and water monitoring and forecasting. We work to develop innovative solutions to challenges. quality, mangrove mapping and monitoring.
The second day of the conference will focus on academic presentations from leading space scientists and experts. The event will start from the National Space Science and Technology Center and the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Technology and will focus on the latest developments in scientific research and space exploration. Additionally, New York University Abu Dhabi and Khalifa University will present presentations focused on technology and innovation in space exploration and navigation. The second day will focus on discussions around the UAE’s analog programs, including initiatives such as the HERA analog, which simulates the International Space Station (ISS) environment in collaboration with NASA and the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center.
The achievements of two graduates of the National Space Academy will be celebrated on the final day of the conference. The program will also recognize Space Applications Course and Seed Program participants who collaborated with Space42 and Edge Group to design and develop satellite systems, followed by a ceremony to award certificates of appreciation to participating experts. It will be done. In addition, the winners of a research paper competition covering six different areas and judged by a panel of experts will be announced.
The conference delivered more than 100 papers in key areas of national space policy, including satellite communications, positioning, navigation, timing technologies, Earth observation, sustainability and space access and sustainability, space exploration, and space situational awareness. Submitted. These papers were published by a leading group of experts and specialists from various academic research institutions in the field of space.