Partnership with NSSTC Highlights UAE’s Global Logistics Capabilities in Supporting National Space Endeavors
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, successfully transported the Arab Satellite 813 from Dubai to its launch site in close coordination with the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at UAE University. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s space journey and underscores the strength of the nation’s integrated global logistics capabilities.
Leveraging the airline’s recently launched Aerospace and Engineering vertical, Emirates SkyCargo provided stringent levels of environment control and security throughout Arab Satellite 813’s earthbound journey.
Bespoke Multi-Modal Transport Solution
The satellite’s journey began at the NSSTC’s Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) facility in Al Ain. It was then trucked to Emirates SkyCargo’s state-of-the-art facility at Dubai World Central (DWC) using a bespoke branded truck. Upon arrival at DWC, the sensitive cargo was housed in a dedicated temperature-controlled area before it boarded EK9874, a Boeing 777 freighter, bound for Shanghai, China.
Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, commented that the highly technical and irreplaceable value of Arab Satellite 813 required precision, care, and reliability—the cornerstones of their Aerospace and Engineering vertical. He affirmed that working in lockstep with stakeholders, they provided a bespoke and seamless multi-modal solution all the way from Al Ain to Shanghai, expressing pride in supporting the UAE’s ambitious space endeavors.
Enhancing Arab Space Cooperation
The Arab Satellite 813 is an observation satellite intended to monitor the earth, the environment, and the climate. The project was initiated under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The satellite is intended as a landmark initiative to enhance Arab cooperation in space, opening opportunities for Arab scientists and researchers to actively participate in the development and use of space technologies.
Mr. Ali Al Shehhi, Director of the NSSTC at UAEU, stated that the Arab Satellite 813 represents a milestone in the trajectory of joint Arab space efforts and demonstrates the Center’s ability to lead and execute advanced space projects.
Emirates SkyCargo has extensive experience in space-related missions, including chartering the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE, KhalifaSat, from Dubai to South Korea in 2018. The airline has also supported the transport of the Amazonina-1 satellite from Brazil to India for its launch, among other missions. The airline recently celebrated the synergies between aviation and aerospace by hosting a one-off flight in collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), where an Emirates A380 was emblazoned with a specially designed astronaut decal and national heroes, Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi and Hazzaa AlMansoori, flew as guests of honour.
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