Bogot¡: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Corporaci³n Aut³noma Regional de Cundinamarca (CAR) and the Colombian Space Agency (AEC) to enhance international collaboration in space science and technology.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General of MBRSC, Dr. Alfred Ignacio Ballesteros, Director General of CAR, and Dr. Pilar Zamora, Founder and Executive Director of AEC. The signing was witnessed by Mohamed Abdullah BinKhater AlShamsi, Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Colombia, during an official visit by the MBRSC delegation to Colombia.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in key areas of space science and technology. It focuses on promoting joint research and innovation, facilitating knowledge transfer, and enhancing data exchange between the UAE and Colombia.
The MoU also aims to support capacity building and expertise sharing through joint projects. These initiatives are intended to strengthen both nations' roles in global space exploration and technological advancement.