UAE’s First SAR Satellite Etihad-SAT Set for Launch Aboard Falcon 9

Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) You have announced the planned launch of the first synthetic opening radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-Sat, set for Tomrorow (March 15) at 10:39 am UAE time.

The satellite will stand up Van Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on board a Falcon 9 -rocket, with the launch stiming subject to weather and operational conditions.

Developed in collaboration with the Satrec initiative of Korea, Etihad-Sat is a milestone in the VAE space program. MBRSC ingenuurs led the technical design and validation of the satellite, Ringing Compentence with worldwide standards before they supervise the final development. This initiative is in line with the VAE vision to improve the national space opportunities through technological localization and knowledge transfer.

Equipment with advanced SAR technology, Etihad-Sat Inable very accurate earth observation in all weather conditions, day and night. It offers three imaging modes:

• Spot mode-high-resolution imaging for small areas
• Scan mode-wide AEA coverage for large regions
• Comic mode – Extensive observation for longer regions

The data from the satellite will support critical industries, including the detection of oil stains, disaster management, maritime navigation, smart agriculture and environmental monitoring, with AI-driven processing improvement of efficient.

After the launch, the MBRSC MBRSC MBRSCCent will supervise the activities of Etihad -Sat, which guarantees optimum data analysis and management. Space -Sentsessen can view the live broadcast of the launch at 10:15 am The official website of MBRSC.

News source: Emirates News Agency