UAE - 27, October 2021: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Thales Alenia Space Italia (TAS-I) and the Aerospace Logistics Technology Engineering Company (ALTEC) to identify opportunities to study and develop solutions for space and planetary exploration systems.

The MoU was signed by Salem AlMarri, Deputy Director General, MBRSC, Massimo Claudio, Managing Director, TAS-I and Vincenzo Giorgo, CEO, ALTEC on the sidelines of the International Astronautical Congress, the world’s premier space event, being held at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. 

The preliminary areas of cooperation identified include interplanetary missions development, rover system design and integration, advanced terrestrial analogous systems, higher education activities dedicated to space exploration and development systems, among others. 

H.E. Yousuf Hamad AlShaibani, Director General, MBRSC said: “We welcome this Memorandum of Understanding which formalises and strengthens our partnership with ALTEC and TAS-I. We look forward to continuing to build on our constructive co-operation in the interest of enhancing space exploration projects.”
Hervé Derrey, President and CEO of Thales Alenia Space said: 'This Memorandum of Understanding marks a key achievement in our cooperation with MBRSC on exploration from Low Earth Orbit to Moon and Mars. Thales Alenia Space has a long-standing technological and industrial expertise in this field complemented by ALTEC capabilities in mission operations.'