ABOUT UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPACE AGENCY

The UAE Space Agency, the first national space agency in the region, was established in 2014, and is responsible for organizing, regulating and supporting the national space sector under federal law. This includes the complete oversight and funding of space missions such as the Mars Hope Probe, the UAE’s unmanned mission to Mars.

Corporate Values

Patriotism, integrity, distinction, commitment, cooperation and innovation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

The Message

Organizing and sponsoring the space sector, contributing to the national economy, sustainable development, preparing a distinguished generation of qualified cadres, promoting scientific research, developing space programs, and building strategic partnerships in the space field.

Vision

To proudly forge a pioneering future for the United Arab Emirates in the field of space, and to inspire our future generations to serve the nation and humanity.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

CREATING A NEW LEGACY FOR EMIRATIS

The primary goals of the UAE Space Agency are to contribute significantly to diversification of the national economy, prepare the upcoming generation of Emiratis for leadership in the space sector through a range of capacity building programs, and raise awareness about space sciences and STEM fields among the general public. In addition, it is responsible for expanding and enhancing the UAE’s international standing in space-related fields, and for issuing policy and laws for the space sector.

Under the guidance of the UAE Space Agency (UAESA) and with the support of their visionary leadership, the UAE’s federal space sector has gone from strength to strength, positioning the UAE as a gateway to the Middle East and beyond.

The UAESA have prioritized that the ongoing commercialization of space,  heightened interest in Mars and the Moon, militarization discussions, and sustainability in space feature heavily on the Global Space Congress agenda.