What Happened
United Arab Emirates Expands Space Capabilities With New Satellite
The National Space Science and Technology Centre at the United Arab Emirates University has announced the successful launch of the SEO satellite aboard a Long March 2C carrier rocket from China. The mission is part of the centre’s efforts to develop national space projects and strengthen UAE capabilities in the sector. The SEO project aims to provide data for environmental protection, natural resource management, and planning, and to develop national talent in satellite design, development, and operations. The launch was reported by BelTA, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency.