UAE Space Agency sponsors Spring Space Camps

The spring camps aim to inform students of new techniques and technologies in space exploration, highlighting the importance of space and astronomy. They provide students with hands-on experience by giving them a chance to make use of sciences for the benefit of humanity. By participating in the spring camps, students will come to better understand the many peaceful uses of outer space.

Mohamed Al Ahbabi, director general of the UAE Space Agency, said: “The UAE Space Agency strives to prepare youths to become the future leaders of the space industry. In doing so we are delighted to be able to sponsor space activities and camps that fall in line with our mission of developing human capacity.

“Every student has the ability to participate in the spring camps, as the camps introduce participants to space exploration in a simplified way, boiling down key concepts so that they are easy to understand. However, we expect these three camps to be of particular interest to students studying STEM subjects, as some advanced topics discussed during the camps pertain to physical theories and rocket science,” added H.E. Dr. Eng. Al Ahbabi.

Aimed at future entrepreneurs, Spacepreneur Academy, was held between 2 April and 11 April, and involved participants between the ages of 15 to 18. Students learned how to establish their own space tech company, and how to develop it and pitch it to real investors. Students also gained valuable experience by meeting with successful entrepreneurs and NASA scientists who mentored the students.