Last Update on: 14/08/2020 @ 07:00AM Updated on 16 Jan 2020 UAE names 2 astronauts to International Space Station . The UAE Astronaut Programme aims to develop a national team of astronauts that can achieve the country's aspirations in taking part in scientific and manned space exploration missions.support the UAE’s vision of a prosperous future based on knowledge and scientific researchcontribute in scientific exploration missions by developing the first Emirati astronaut corpsencourage and inspire young generations to be successful in STEM subjects to promote the culture of research and passion for exploration and innovationstrengthen the UAE’s position internationally in the space sector through contributing to manned space missions.The UAE Astronaut Programme is the first in the Arab world aimed towards developing skilled and capable Emirati astronauts to embark on future space missionsThe Programme is one of the projects managed by the UAE’s National Space Programme and funded by the
2020 UAE astronaut Maj Hazza Al Mansouri became the first Emirati to travel to space in September last year. The UAE's first astronaut has completed a gruelling 6-hour final exam in preparation for his milestone journey to space. International cooperation is at the heart of the modern space era. The UAE's first ever astronaut has been issued with a set of Islamic guidelines which tell him how to practise his faith in space. To be in their shoes was quite an exhilarating experience,” she said.”Space is never ending and we always have multiple discoveries, so having pupils learn about these things at the camp will be very interesting. The UAE Astronaut Programme is the first in the Arab world aimed towards developing skilled and capable Emirati astronauts to embark on future space missions and serve as ambassadors for the UAE and the Arab world in space exploration. The UAE mGovernment is not responsible for the accuracy of information in the translated language. It will also feature rocket design labs, a cube satellite laboratory and a planetariumThe region’s largest space camp is set to open in the UAE, with two astronaut training simulators already available.The Space and Rocket Exploration Centre is expected to open in 2022 and will be able to accommodate up to 500 children.However, the camp will be opening this September in a temporary facility that can host up to 200 pupils – still the largest space education-dedicated campus for children available in the country.The project is an expansion of an existing space camp that has been hosted by the Space and Rocketry Academy UAE in the country since 2017.“The multi axis trainer is the first two simulators that have arrived as part of the space camp,” said Lissy Donald, the founder of Compass International UAE – the firm that runs the academy.“Over the years, we’ve seen a greater interest from schools, parents and children, so we wanted to give the full experience of a space camp like how you get in the US and other parts of the world.”This is the first time astronaut training simulators have been made available to children in the UAE.On the multi axis trainer, children are strapped in a chair and are spun in all directions while in between giant metal rings.The movement is meant to simulate spatial disorientation, specifically the feeling of spinning uncontrollably in microgravity.Mercury astronauts – those who were part of the United States’ first human spaceflight programme – used to train in an intense version of this simulator in the 1960s, called the gimbal rig.The machine is portable and Ms Donald plans on taking them to schools across the country once they reopen.She said 700 children were booked to use them in the first half of this year, but it proved difficult with the Covid-19 restrictions that were in place.Although, some pupils have already had the chance to experience the multi axis trainer.One of them was Rhema Bhamburkar, a 17-year-old pupil at Dubai Scholars Private School.“It was pretty exciting because I felt what astronauts feel like when launch takes place. UAE’s Mars mission and the rise of space diplomacy. 37,000 applications for Arab Space Pioneers. The cost is Dh1,500 per person.Ms Donald said the price is “more affordable” than the space camp trips abroad that were organised for children by her firm.“It used to cost nothing less than Dh15,000 per child for a nine-day camp in the US, which included flights. The camp itself was for five days and costed Dh5,500,” she said.“Now, children will have access to space education and space-themed activities within the UAE.”The location of the temporary facility is yet to be decided, however, it may be in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.The building for the Space and Rocket Exploration Centre is currently in the design phase, with construction expected to begin next year.Star-gazers head to Dubai desert to watch Perseids meteor showerUAE to develop and launch navigation satellite next year‘Fireballs’ to shoot over UAE as meteor shower reaches peak this weekBeirut blast: UAE's KhalifaSat shows images from space of before and after port was levelledAl Hijri: UAE to mark Islamic New Year with public holidayUAE residents stuck abroad no longer need approval to returnCause of Ajman fire expected to be released this weekEntering the UAE: What do the immigration changes mean?Al Hijri: UAE to mark Islamic New Year with public holidayUAE residents stuck abroad no longer need approval to returnCause of Ajman fire expected to be released this weekEntering the UAE: What do the immigration changes mean? U.ae Give us your feedback so we can improve your experience.Disclaimer: You are using Google Translate.