Space
The National Space Fund
The AED 3 billion fund supports programmes in which international and Emirati companies cooperate on space engineering, science and research. It aims to build infrastructure for the space industry and attract start-ups and specialist companies.1
The asteroid mission
The MBR Explorer will fly past six asteroids and then release a lander built by the Technology Innovation Institute on the seventh, 269 Justitia. Launch is set for a three-week window in March 2028.2,3
Frequently Asked Questions
How can companies join the UAE space sector?
The UAE Space Agency's AED 3 billion National Space Fund supports programmes with international and Emirati companies, and half of the asteroid mission's work has been given to UAE-based private companies.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: The National Space Fund
- UAE Space Agency: Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt
- The National: MBR Explorer probe enters final tests for 2028 mission (October 2026)
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