Launching “HCT-Sat 1” this month in partnership between “Colleges of Technology” and “Mohammed Bin Rashid Space”

The Higher Colleges of Technology, in partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, is preparing to launch the “HCT-Sat1” satellite during the month of January.

It is the first project of its kind at the college level in the field of space exploration, as 34 male and female students from various specializations worked on the project, which took approximately more than a year under the supervision of specialists and experts from the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.

The students developed the satellite in all its stages, so that this achievement represents a distinguished model of partnership aimed at empowering national competencies with modern science and future technology.

Industry of the future

The Director of the Higher Colleges of Technology Complex, Dr. Faisal Al-Ayyan, confirmed that the launch of the “HCT-SAT1” satellite project is a prominent achievement for the colleges, and a new confirmation of their firm commitment to the national vision and the directives of the wise leadership, as this project, which was developed in cooperation with the Mohammed Center, reflects Bin Rashid Space, our unwavering dedication to contributing to creating the future by preparing a new generation of Emirati leaders in the fields of space science and technology.

He pointed out that the colleges are working to enable students to contribute effectively to the space sector and support the country’s efforts to achieve leadership in the field of space exploration.

He added that the HCT-SAT1 satellite mission represents a distinguished model of applied education related to reality, and also highlights the importance of cooperation with the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, which enhances the quality of educational programs and gives students a unique opportunity to work side by side with the most prominent experts in this field at the highest level. Local and global.

Dr. Al-Ayyan pointed out that 34 male and female students from various engineering specializations participated in the project, including aviation sciences, aircraft structure design, and electrical engineering, as well as students from the media specialization working on the marketing aspect of the project, in addition to 9 faculty members, all of whom worked with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center team. To complete all stages of the project, which include designing the satellite, assembling its parts, and testing it up to the stage of launching it and placing it in orbit.

A pioneering step

For his part, Director General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, Salem Humaid Al Marri, said that the development of the HCT-SAT1 satellite in cooperation with the Higher Colleges of Technology represents a pioneering step in strengthening the role of national educational institutions in the space sector, and embodies our continued commitment to developing human capabilities and preparing a generation New distinguished Emirati competencies.

He stated that this project provided the students with the opportunity to gain distinguished practical experiences in developing satellites and implementing advanced projects that contribute to achieving the country’s vision of innovation and scientific excellence.

He stressed that this project is evidence of the high capabilities of Emirati youth in dealing with the latest technologies, and highlights the commitment of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center to building strategic partnerships that support strengthening the UAE’s position as a global center for research and development in the space sector. We are proud of this achievement, which reflects our role in enabling students to Participating in scientific and technological projects that enhance the UAE’s leadership in space exploration.”

A team of colleges is preparing to head to the United States of America this month to participate in the launch of the satellite (HCT-Sat1).

In April 2024, the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center and the Higher Colleges of Technology announced the start of work on developing the HCT-Sat 1 satellite, which is a nanometer satellite dedicated to Earth observation, which was developed by a number of students from the Higher Colleges of Technology, under the supervision of a team of experts at the Center. Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center in preparation for its launch.

This project is a comprehensive educational experience, by empowering students and faculty members through training, and providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the CubeSat curriculum, which represents an important step in integrating space technology into the educational sector, with the aim of enhancing the UAE’s position in the field of exploration and science. outer space.