His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Emirates Space Agency and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to launch the “Mohammed bin Rashid Explorer” vehicle for the Emirates mission to explore the asteroid belt, which is scheduled for the first quarter of 2028.
His Highness confirmed in a blog post on the “X” platform, “This new mission is the culmination of a series of Emirati successes in the space sector and consolidates its position as a major partner in human efforts in the field of space exploration and science.”
His Highness added: The UAE’s next goal is 5 billion kilometers away, but we see it soon with the minds and capabilities of the people of the Emirates and the spirit of innovation inherent in them.
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