University of Bahrain has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Space Science Agency (NSSA) in July 2019 to support the ongoing efforts by the government in developing the space sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The collaboration includes the setup of Space innovation Lab with a vision to prompt research in science and technology, and to establish research groups collaborating with international space research centres.
This collaboration also aims to raise awareness among the university students on space science, through emphasising on their role in the advancement of space science and technology sector in the kingdom.
As part of the MoU, a lab has been dedicated and fully managed by NSSA for the design and build of small satellites. Alongside the lab, an operation room has been designed for ground satellites monitoring, data acquisition and processing. This is a starting point for research focusing on utilising and analysing satellite data to understanding and response to climate change and other relevant environmental issues.
Indeed, the MoU provides the university and the local community with opportunities to contribute to enhance scientific research and develop the infrastructure on campus.
