Salem Humaid Al Marri, Director General of “Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center”, in the United Arab Emirates, revealed, on Twitter, the launch of a new satellite called “Fi-experimental” , saying:
“In a few days, we will launch a new satellite to orbit – PHI-Demo.
This mission is an opportunity that we provide entities and stakeholders to send their innovations to space. This time, we are sending two technologies to be tested”.
“Proud of the team that developed the satellite”.
“PHI is a 100% Emirati developed satellite 🇦🇪 with all its mechanical components completed in the #UAE in collaboration with the private sector”.
“This is the first mission of the Payload Hosting Initiative that we will be launching, & we are planning for more. Our goal is to ensure access for everyone to take part in the development and exploration journey”.
In a few days, we will launch a new satellite to orbit – PHI-Demo.🚀
This mission is an opportunity that we provide entities and stakeholders to send their innovations to space. This time, we are sending two technologies to be tested.
Proud of the team that developed the… pic.twitter.com/rqjm36TtyC— Salem AlMarri سالم حميد المري (@Salem_HAlMarri) June 20, 2023