Ibrahim Al Midfa: MBZ-SAT’s launching Preparations are complete

Sharjah 24: Ibrahim Al Midfa, the leader of the first phase of the launch and initial operations team of the Mohamed bin Zayed SAT at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC), announced the completion of preparations for the launch of the satellite, and monitoring the stages from the ground station.

He confirmed that currently the satellite, which was designed by Emirati hands, is waiting for the launchand the launch will be at 10:49 pm on Tuesday.

He stated to “Sharjah 24” that one and a half hours after the launch, the satellite will separate from the rocket. Following this, the ground station at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center will await the first signal from the satellite MBZ-SAT. Upon receiving the signal, the team will confirm that the satellite is secure, the main panels are deployed, the batteries are rechargeable, and communication is established with the satellite. Additionally, data indicating the satellite's position will be received. Subsequent stages involve verifying the safety of the satellite and its systems, followed by photography and image processing.