EIAST Strategic Plan 2011-2013

OUR VISION

To be recognized globally as a centre of excellence in the field of space science and programs. 

OUR MISSION

Enabling the UAE to effectively use and exploit space science technologies and applications.

Main line of Business

• Research and development in the area of outer space
• Manufacture of satellites and development of systems
• Space Imaging
• Ground station services and support to other satellites

Institutional values

Through space programs, and using the values of team spirit, efficiency, integrity, honesty and professional commitment, the Institution will serve all humanity, and national interests for a better world.

Strategic Objectives:

1. Providing support to decision-makers in all sectors
2. Working with various local sectors on different joint projects
3. Participating in the drafting and execution of local, regional and international space related laws and regulations, to enhance the state’s sovereignty in outer space affairs.
4. Empowering Emiratis in outer space scientific techniques and applications and enhance their skills.
5. Raising community awareness of, and culture in outer space technology and its applications.
6. Creating a healthy environment conducive of researches and initiatives and act as a creative scientific Center.
7. Acting as an effective global organization and contributor through the development of a cooperative regional and international network of space technology and its applications
8. Operating and exploiting to its fullest extent; DubaiSat-1, DubaiSat-2 and strengthening the efforts to use their applications.
9. Establishing appropriate infrastructure for the design and manufacture of satellites in the country.