The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote technical development and cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.
Through this agreement the two parties will provide opportunities in the Payload Hosting Initiative (PHI) which offers a cost-effective and modular satellite platforms that can host multi-purpose payloads.
PHI is intended to contribute to broadening space activities and applications and to advancing human resource development in line with the mission and objectives of UNOOSA’s Access to Space for All initiative and MBRSC’s demonstrated commitment to promoting space science and technology.
UNOOSA Director Simonetta Di Pippo opined, “Cooperating with MBRSC is a step forward in our endeavour to bridge the space divide through the Access to Space for All Initiative. Together, we will support the development of space-related technical capabilities, infrastructure and human skills. Utilizing MBRSC payload hosting capabilities, we will lower the entry barrier to access space and enable development teams to focus on their envisioned objectives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/mbrsc-sign-agreement-with-un-agency-for-satellite-payload-hosting