Pakistan has opened “crucial” talks with the UAE aimed at boosting its fledgling space program

[Path-Finder]

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Yikes, Space has been neglected like nothing else and the enemy that started after has a lead.

 

[Yaseen1]

China already has technology and they can assist us we need finance which uae can provide us but for this we should first demonstrate that we have capability

 

[The SC]

Pakistan in ‘crucial’ talks with UAE over space security program

Officials from the Pakistani space agency announced on Thursday that they are to explore with their Emirati counterparts “in satellite manufacturing and relevant applications.” (Shutterstock)

March 21, 2019 21:25

• Pakistan aims to increase its presence in space in a bid to drive the country’s socioeconomic development and protect its sovereignty

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has opened “crucial” talks with the UAE aimed at boosting its fledgling space program and strengthening national security.

Officials from the Pakistani space agency announced on Thursday that they are to explore options for joint ventures with their Emirati counterparts “in satellite manufacturing and relevant applications.”

By collaborating with the UAE, Pakistan aims to increase its presence in space in a bid to drive the country’s socioeconomic development and protect its sovereignty.

Hassam Muhammad Khan, spokesman for the Pakistani Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), told Arab News: “The UAE is one of our best friends in the Muslim world and collaboration in space-related activities will help both the Emirates and Pakistan.”

He said that space technology required “huge funds and special skills” which was why Pakistan was hoping it could draw on the UAE’s expertise in space technology.

Last year, Pakistan signed an agreement with China to send the country’s first mission into space by 2022, and Khan said his country was a strong believer in the peaceful use of outer space and wanted to use technology only for socioeconomic development and national security.

“The UAE has its own strengths in space technology, and we want to benefit from them,” he added.

Pakistan currently has four remote-sensing and communications satellites. In July last year, it launched two satellites with the help of China, enhancing its ability to predict and ascertain levels of precipitation and runoff water for a given area in the country.

Dr. Qamar Ul Islam, head of space science at the Institute of Space Technology, in Islamabad, said Pakistan lacked satellite launch facilities and capabilities and therefore had to seek assistance from “friendly countries.”

He told Arab News: “The real issues Pakistan faces at the moment are lack of funding, but our collaboration with the UAE in the space sector can really prove beneficial for both countries.

“It has become crucial for Pakistan to have a good presence in outer space to protect its sovereignty and ensure security.”

Pakistan was represented by Suparco for the first time at the Global Space Congress, which was held in Abu Dhabi on March 19.

The secretary of Suparco, Dr. Arif Ali, said that the commission was in initial talks with the UAE for potential collaboration in its space program.

http://www.arabnews.com/node/1470531/world

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

I think Space program can wait , it's better to get desalination plant installed in Pakistan

For space program not aware what have UAE achieved so far

 

[Thəorətic Muslim]

SpaceX is launching satellites after a few $Billion in investments. With the sole mission of establishing a human colony on Mars.

The UAE rather hire the Dutch to build fake islands for $20+Billion.

 

[Bouncer]

SpaceX is launching satellites after a few $Billion in investments. With the sole mission of establishing a human colony on Mars.

The UAE rather hire the Dutch to build fake islands for $20+Billion.

Can't blame them. People do whatever that can make $$ for them. UAE is not making artificial islands because its fun. And Musk is not launching satellites for charity.

 

[FuturePAF]

Even if the UAE launches their own vehicles from Pakistan, they can invest in upgrading the SUPARCO facilities to modern standard. Pakistan can build vehicles in collaborating with China, on behalf of the UAE. All three nations benefit. Pakistan gives UAE the space to do launches, and Pakistan advances its space program on UAE's dime. Pakistan may have to (probably will have to) share rocket technology with UAE, but that's a price the Pakistani government will have to decide if its willing to pay.

 

[BHarwana]

“The real issues Pakistan faces at the moment are lack of funding, but our collaboration with the UAE in the space sector can really prove beneficial for both countries.

So from this statement it could be assumed that we have the tech but not the funds.

 

[The SC]

Even if the UAE launches their own vehicles from Pakistan, they can invest in upgrading the SUPARCO facilities to modern standard. Pakistan can build vehicles in collaborating with China, on behalf of the UAE. All three nations benefit. Pakistan gives UAE the space to do launches, and Pakistan advances its space program on UAE's dime. Pakistan may have to (probably will have to) share rocket technology with UAE, but that's a price the Pakistani government will have to decide if its willing to pay.

It is always better to have win/win situations between brothers, friends or partners..

I think Space program can wait , it's better to get desalination plant installed in Pakistan

For space program not aware what have UAE achieved so far

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