DubaiSat-1 sends its pictures back to earth
DubaiSat-1, the UAE's first Earth Observation Satellite, has transmitted its first images of the UAE from orbit, including a photograph of the Palm Jebel Ali.
DubaiSat-1 was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at the end of last month. The satellite, which achieved optimal orbit earlier this week, orbits four times a day.
Ahmad Al Mansouri, Director General of EIAST, said "the successful images are an indication of diverse capabilities.
"The delivery of the images from the orbiting satellite confirms the safety and efficiency of DubaiSat-1’s operational processes," he said.
"DubaiSat-1 is operating ahead of schedule, and will continue to capture and deliver images for use in all UAE civilian and environmental programmes."
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