Watch: What UAE students said on a ham radio call with Al Neyadi

Watch: What UAE students said on a ham radio call with Al Neyadi

Dubai: In an enthralling convergence of space and literature, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) successfully held the sixth ham radio interaction featuring UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi from the International Space Station (ISS) at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL).

The educational session was held as a part of the interactive ‘A Call from Space’ series organised by MBRSC, the agency behind the UAE Astronaut Programme.

The 6th edition of the engaging 10-part series was attended by Dr. Mohammed Salem Obaid Al Mazrooei, board member, MBRL, Adnan Al Rais, mission manager, UAE Astronaut Programme, MBRSC, along with other attendees, that included more than 100 students and space enthusiasts.

With the ISS in transit over the UAE, the event captivated the enthusiastic audience through their interaction with Al Neyadi. The ham radio is a broad-spectrum communication tool that enables connection between individuals and groups, even reaching remote and space areas.

Al Mazrouei stated: “We are delighted to be hosting this inspiring event at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, as it supports our vision and strategy to promote awareness, knowledge, and ambition towards studying space sciences, among future generations. Hosting this event also aligns with our wise leadership’s vision to enhance the sustainability of