Khalfan Al Naqbi (Abu Dhabi)
The work team of the satellite “Daw-1” confirmed their great role in determining the technical requirements for the mission and following international standards that guarantee the success of space missions. They pointed out that they benefited from gaining a lot of knowledge in the field of space.
Ali Adnan Al Mahmoud, a master’s in engineering systems and management, a Bahraini student at Khalifa University, said my participation in “light-1” came to work on defining the technical requirements for the mission by following international standards and laws that guarantee the success of space missions. In addition to designing the software system and conducting analyzes to determine the capacity of the data and then developing a plan to control the satellite from the ground station. As well as identifying the risks related to all systems on board the satellite and making a plan to avoid them, and then applying the plan that is within the principles of the work of the satellite. Participation as a member of the Light-1 team gave me the first opportunity to work on a satellite. By following all the steps in the design, construction and operation of the satellite, I gained a lot of knowledge in this field.
Al Mahmoud added: I am pleased to see the cooperation of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the sisterly United Arab Emirates in achieving this achievement, which contributes to highlighting the role of the Arab Gulf countries in keeping pace with scientific developments, especially the field of space sciences. The launch of the Light-1 satellite shows us the competence of our youth and their determination to overcome all challenges as one Bahraini-Emirati team. The Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi had a prominent role in achieving the success of this mission, by providing a department concerned with the design and construction of satellites.
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Amina Al Balushi, a Master’s in Engineering Systems and Management, a Bahraini student at Khalifa University, explained that working within the Light-1 team contributed to increasing my knowledge in the field of developing micro-satellite and gave me practical experience in the stages of building, developing and operating satellites, from the stage of determining mission requirements. To develop an operating plan for post-launch missions. The launch of the Light-1 satellite reflects the tireless work and determination of the team, which contributes to placing the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE among the leading countries in the space sector. Al Balushi said: My participation in the Light-1 satellite project came in a number of main tasks, including leading the risk management team, by listing the risks that threaten the safety of the satellite and applying a series of precautions within the principles of the moon’s work. She also worked within the systems engineering team to determine the principles of the moon’s operation after its operation in orbit, and participated in the design of the software system. The Khalifa University of Science and Technology also has an important role in achieving this achievement, by providing the appropriate environment for the development of micro-satellite, as well as by providing a training program.
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Reem Al Ali, MSc Electrical and Computer Engineering – Space Systems and Technologies major, stated that the main role she played in the team was to estimate the power generation of the satellite and to ensure sufficient units of power for the life of the satellite. This study is significant as we compare power generation and consumption to ensure the satellite has enough power to complete the mission successfully. I am very proud to be a part of the Light-1 mission. I have always been curious about space technologies and finally, I am happy to learn and be a part of designing satellite missions. Al Ali added: Khalifa University supports students in various fields by providing many opportunities that enhance their knowledge. The university provides many facilities for students to design and test satellites. These advanced facilities enhance research efficiency in the field of space technologies.
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Aisha Ahmed Al Mazrouei, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in space systems and technology, said, “I am part of the team responsible for the external structure of the satellite, and the main role I work on is to estimate the temperatures that the satellite will be exposed to when it orbits around the Earth, and try to simulate The thermal environment that the satellite will be exposed to in space, and she added: This is the first project I am working on in the field of satellites, and finally, the effort made over the past 3 years has reaped its fruits with pride. Khalifa University has also provided us with all the necessary requirements that help us as students to study and build cubic satellites, develop them, and work to raise their efficiency.
Vibration resistance
Ruqayya Ahmed Al Hammadi, a doctoral student in robotics engineering, said: My role falls under the mechanical department, and I make sure that the satellite will resist the vibrations generated by the missile and will resist the impulse force of the missile, by using a program to simulate the satellite and the force applied to it by the missile. Through this experience, I gained familiarity with all the systems in the satellite, not just the mechanical department, as well as familiarization with the laws and regulations of the satellites that we must follow in the design of our light 1 satellite. Also, Khalifa University provided us with a spacecraft systems program during the master’s study, which allows This program enables us to work on real satellite projects by providing experienced academic staff and laboratories equipped with satellite hardware and software.
Gamma flash
Francesco Arniodo, Assistant Professor of Physics at New York University Abu Dhabi, confirmed that the idea for the project emerged in 2015, during one of the training periods on terrestrial gamma-ray flashes at the Italian Space Agency in Rome. At the end of the training period, we discussed the idea of creating a miniature satellite to study this phenomenon from space with the help of specialized instruments. My lab undertook the design of the gamma-ray detectors for the miniature satellites, which will be mounted on the Moon Light 1, under the direction of Dr. Adriano Di Giovanni, one of my former scientific researchers. It can be said that all the members of the lab specialize in the design and manufacture of radiation detectors, but it was our first time working on a space-based detector, which made it an important learning experience for all of us. The new information gained, along with the researchers and students involved, in this field was one of the most important benefits that the project provided us.
He said, “Exceptional collaboration with my colleagues from Khalifa University, the Space Agency and other partners is another important feature. We are confident in the importance of the scientific data that will result from this mission, and we look forward to benefiting from them and utilizing them in the best possible way.
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