Fuelling aerospace: UAE Space Agency set to forge new private partnerships

Fuelling aerospace: UAE Space Agency set to forge new private partnerships

The UAE Space Agency is all set to develop new private partnerships, which will foster development in the space industry, as the country moves to position itself as a pioneer in the sector.In a keynote speech at the Global Aerospace Summit, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, Sarah bint Yousuf Al Amiri, told viewers that lower development and manufacturing costs in 2021 would see increased accessibility to the sector.She said following the successful launch of the Mars Hope Probe in July, the UAE Space Agency was charged with growth in the sector, including enablement of the space industry and commercial space activities.“The next step on this space mission is to use the capabilities to develop and stimulate the development of a vibrant private sector in space with a focus on