The first space cooperation Program between the Arab countries led by the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE announced Satellite 813 as a contribution to the Arab Space Cooperation. This initiative comes as a result of the leadership’s commitment and generous support towards establishing the group and encouraging its efforts of collaboration in space.
The Arab Satellite named 813 commemorates the year that marked the beginning of prosperity of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad under the reign of Al-Ma’mun. Representing the region, the House embraced scientists, translated notable texts and produced scientific capabilities.
Objectives
- Foster NSSTC space engineers’ and scientists experience and capabilities.
- Utilize The Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) facilities at the National Space Science and Technology Center.
- Acquire a better understanding of climate change and develop solutions to significant environmental issues.
- Encourge The Arab Countries to step into the field of space science and technology.
Payloads Overview
- Hyperspectral Imager (HSI): Operating across the visible and shortwave infrared spectrum (400-1700 nm), the HSI captures highly detailed spectral data with over 200 distinct bands. It enables precise monitoring of vegetation, water bodies, and land use for advanced environmental analysis.
- Panchromatic Imager (PAN): This high-resolution sensor captures black-and-white imagery, providing fine spatial detail of Earth's surface. It is ideal for applications requiring sharp visual clarity, such as detailed mapping and surface feature detection.
- Atmospheric Polarimeter (AP): The AP measures light polarization across 12 spectral bands, offering valuable data on atmospheric conditions. This enhances the accuracy of environmental monitoring and supports climate research.
A hyperspectral earth-obesrving mission
Applications
- Marine Pollution
- Vegetation Health & Biomass
- Vegetation Health & Biomass
- Inland Waters & Coastal Monitoring
- Algal Blooms Mapping
- Soil Characterization & Land Degradation
- Land Use Land cover mapping
- Class: Micro Satellite - Class, 260 Kg
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) – SSO
- Launch date: Q2 of 2025