MeznSat is a new satellite initiated and funded by the UAE Space Agency and in partnership with Khalifa University and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). MeznSat is a 3U CubeSat to be developed, built and tested primarily by university students to detect Greenhouse Gas (GHG) concentrations. The project aims to offer the UAE space industry with qualified well-trained graduates through hands-on experience. In addition, MeznSat opens windows for advanced space-oriented research relevant to the UAE.