Watch: MBRSC makes progress on revolutionary MBZ-SAT

Teams from Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre have made significant progress on the Emirati-built MBZ-SAT.

According to a social media post, the team have completed the structure model and initial tests of MBZ-SAT.

It will be launched onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in 2023.

MBRSC team completed the structure model and initial tests of MBZ-SAT along with the completion of the engineering and Flatsat qualification module. The team will now begin preparations to manufacture the flight model.#MBZSAT pic.twitter.com/kQgwP0Sc7h

— MBR Space Centre (@MBRSpaceCentre) October 27, 2021

MBRSC has selected SpaceX as a launch provider to deliver MBZ-SAT, into space. The satellite will be launched onboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in 2023.#MBZSAT pic.twitter.com/9tuUNwPUn4

— MBR Space Centre (@MBRSpaceCentre) October 27, 2021

Upon completion, MBZ-SAT will become the second Emirati satellite to be fully developed and built by a team of UAE engineers after the KhalifaSat.

The team will now begin preparations to manufacture the flight model.

Before the latest update, engineers from MBRSC were seen using a 3D printer to create parts for a prototype of the MBZ-SAT satellite.