Emirates News Agency

Al Ain, May 12, 2022 (WAM) – The National Center for Space Science and Technology at the United Arab Emirates University on Wednesday welcomed a delegation from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to discuss forms of research and educational cooperation in the space field.

a. Ahmed Murad, Associate Dean for Research and several NSSTC directors and engineers, received the delegation from NASA. Learn about the history and mission of the United Arab Emirates University, the educational and research infrastructure, research institutes, current research and development activities, and the most important projects that the center is working on in the field of space exploration.

Murad stressed that the UAE University, through the National Center for Space Science and Technology, has reached an advanced position in the field of space science, and aims to achieve further progress, through joint cooperation between the world’s leading institutions in this field, in order to participate. Knowledge, scientific and technical information on the latest developments.

He stressed that the center contributes to strengthening the role of the UAE University as an academic research body that supports the strategic plans of the UAE in the field of space science and technology to become one of the most important space centers in the region.

The center is currently devoting itself to research and development in areas of national priority through excellence in space sciences and leadership in space engineering and technology, providing innovative solutions to related challenges, as well as contributing to the national economy and sustainable development, preparing qualified generations, developing space programs and building strategic partnerships in the space field .

Translated by Nadia Alim.

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