Overview

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) has been established jointly by UAEU, the UAE Space Agency and the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (ICT-Fund). The creation of the NSSTC was primarily motivated by UAEU’s desire to strengthen its role and contribute to the needs of the nation in terms of Space Science and Space Technology in order to become a the Space Science and Technology hub for the region. The main focusses of the NSSTC are on research and development, higher education and community outreach.

The center’s priorities are three-fold: excellence in Space Science, leadership in Space Technology and providing innovative solutions to social challenges.