Initiative to launch Space Mission and Satellite Engineering Programme
The National Space Academy, a UAE Space Agency initiative dedicated to developing a skilled and future-ready national workforce, has launched the Space Mission and Satellite Engineering Program (SMSE) in partnership with EDGE.
Delivered in collaboration with EDGE entities FADA and BEACON RED, the SMSE programme aims to build the UAE’s next generation of satellite engineers, system architects, and mission leaders through hands-on space mission systems training.
The programme equips Emirati professionals, researchers, and graduates with specialised expertise in satellite mission design, space systems engineering, and mission operations, positioning them to support and accelerate the development of the UAE’s space capabilities.
Qualifying and training
“We are committed to qualifying and training young local cadres and honing their skills according to the highest international standards to efficiently lead future space initiatives and missions, while strengthening the UAE’s position as a global driver of innovation and scientific and technological advancement,” commented Eng. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency.
“The UAE’s success in space will ultimately be defined by our ability to nurture a new generation of technically adept Emiratis equipped to lead complex space missions,” remarked Waleid Al Mesmari, President, Space & Cyber Technologies, EDGE Group.
The ten-week programme, taking place from 16 September to 20 November 2025 at the UAE Space Agency’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi, BEACON RED’s advanced training centre, and FADA’s facilities, combines in-person technical training with online modules led by a distinguished roster of local and international industry experts.
