<p> Dubai, Jan 15 (PTI): The UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has announced the successful launch of MBZ-SAT, the region’s “most advanced satellite”.</p><p>MBZ-SAT was launched on Tuesday from the Space Launch Complex 4E at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.</p><p>The launch was witnessed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum from the Mission Control Centre of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).</p><p>The launch of MBZ-SAT marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s satellite development journey. It was developed entirely by Emirati engineers at MBRSC.</p><p>The satellite programme was announced in 2020.</p><p>The 750-kilogramme satellite represents a significant advancement in Earth observation technology. Its technical specifications demonstrate substantial improvements across all systems, according a statement released in Dubai.</p><p>The satellite’s imaging system consists of one of the highest resolution cameras, with improved data transmission rates — four times faster than existing systems.</p><p>”It is also equipped with an advanced electric jet propulsion system, a navigation system accurate to one metre, and a star-tracking system that allows unparalleled precision in positioning capabilities. These capabilities position MBZ-SAT as a significant advancement in Earth observation technology, providing valuable data for both research and practical applications,” according to the statement.</p><p>The satellite will be able to capture images with double the precision of previous models while increasing image generation capacity tenfold.</p><p>It will serve multiple functions, including supporting environment monitoring, infrastructure management and disaster relief. These features allow local and international entities make informed decisions based on current and accurate data.</p><p>The satellite will be operated and managed by the Mission Control Centre at MBRSC, with specialised teams handling operations and analysing the data transmitted to Earth. PTI COR SZM</p><p><i>(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)</i></p>
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