UAE: ‘Zayed Ambition 2’ triumph sets course for regular human spaceflights with launches every 3 to 5 years

UAE: ‘Zayed Ambition 2’ triumph sets course for regular human spaceflights with launches every 3 to 5 years

This mission has firmly established the UAE as a prominent member among the exclusive group of nations actively engaged in space exploration

Published: Mon 12 Jun 2023, 9:25 PM

The success of the ‘Zayed Ambition 2’ has paved the way for realising the UAE’s plan to launch human spaceflight missions on a regular basis, after every three to five years.

This was revealed by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Monday that is already preparing for a new phase of space exploration.

Over the next decade, the nation has established its ambition to become a leading force in the international space arena and aims to position itself as a frontrunner in the expanding global space economy, projected to attain a value of $1 trillion by 2040.

This drive also follows the successful launch of Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi into space in March 2023 who etched his name in history books as the first Arab astronaut to venture into the unknown depths of space.

The remarkable achievement served as the crowning glory of the Zayed Ambition 2 mission, the Arab world's most extended space expedition. This mission, alongside a series of ambitious projects, has firmly established the UAE as a prominent member among the