Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to become ‘preferred logistics partner’ for the Dubai-based space science and advanced technology research and development centre.

The Centre is developing and leading ambitious projects and programs under the umbrella of the UAE National Space Program including the Emirates Mars Mission – Hope mission, the Mars 2117 program, the UAE Astronauts Program, and the Satellites Development Program. The Centre is also responsible for specialised and advanced technical projects assigned to stakeholders. Moreover, MBRSC provides space imaging and ground station services and support to other satellite services.

 

“We are delighted to be working with Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre as a preferred partner for logistics and honoured to play our part in UAE’s National Space Program,” said Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ divisional senior vice president, Cargo.

 

“Emirates SkyCargo has a long history of securely transporting sensitive equipment and technology on our aircraft. We have sophisticated infrastructure and well trained staff across our network to ensure that delicate cargo is well protected,” he added.

Under the terms of the agreement, Emirates SkyCargo will work with MBRSC to develop bespoke and innovative air transport solutions that have wider applications in the space science and technology industry.

 

MBRSC also will be working with Emirates SkyCargo for the transportation of KhalifaSat, UAE’s most technologically advanced satellite built completely in the UAE by Emirati scientists and engineers. The carrier will help transport the satellite from Dubai to Incheon, South Korea from where it will be prepared for final launch in early 2018.